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Ophthalmology

Gail Buckman, MD

Sees patients in Evanston, IL · Illinois

Summary

Gail Buckman, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Evanston, IL. NPI 1790890051. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gail Buckman, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
49Years since medical school (graduated 1977)
University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)Medical school
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Gail Buckman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Evanston, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gail Buckman's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Gail Buckman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gail Buckman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Gail Buckman?
(847) 475-0694, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gail Buckman's NPI number?
1790890051. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gail Buckman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Evanston, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year1977
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790890051
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians