Quick answers
- Does Alicia Buck accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alicia Buck accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alicia Buck see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 94 Original Medicare patients and 255 services for Alicia Buck. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alicia Buck's NPI number?
- 1649996828. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Alicia Buck, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 94 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 255 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 52 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)129 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Anxiety67%
- High cholesterol60%
- High blood pressure56%
- Depression48%
- Diabetes24%
- Arthritis24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alicia Buck is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 327 1st Ave NWHickory, NC 28601 (828) 695‑5900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alicia Buck as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Mental Health Fund Inc18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Mental Health Fund Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649996828 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians