Quick answers
- Does Channing F. Bucklew accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Channing F. Bucklew 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 Channing F. Bucklew see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 312 Original Medicare patients and 1,092 services for Channing F. Bucklew. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Channing F. Bucklew's NPI number?
- 1699320929. 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 Channing F. Bucklew, 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 | 312 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,092 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)228 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)166 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)116 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)113 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)92 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Channing F. Bucklew is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 110 N Van Buren StCarthage, MS 39051 (601) 267‑7777
- 14994 W Main St, Mississippi Eye Care LouisvilleLouisville, MS 39339 (662) 773‑3494
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Channing F. Bucklew as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MS Eye Care PA17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Carthage
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carthage, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MS Eye Care PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699320929 |
| 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