Quick answers
- Does Nora J. Bucher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nora J. Bucher 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 Nora J. Bucher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 258 Original Medicare patients and 49,598 services for Nora J. Bucher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nora J. Bucher's NPI number?
- 1942416524. 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 Nora J. Bucher, 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 | 258 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 49,598 |
| Different services or procedures | 149 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (Q0138)10,200 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,480 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)426 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)420 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)400 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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)62%
- High blood pressure61%
- High cholesterol51%
- Arthritis35%
- Anxiety22%
- Osteoporosis22%
Hospitals where Nora J. Bucher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nora J. Bucher at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Adventist Health PortlandPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380060
- Legacy Emanuel Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380007
- Legacy Good Samaritan Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380017
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterVancouver, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500150
- Providence Portland Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380061
Practice locations
Addresses where Nora J. Bucher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12123 SW 69th AveTigard, OR 97223 (971) 708‑7600
- 210 SE 136th AveVancouver, WA 98684 (360) 944‑9889
- 265 N BroadwayPortland, OR 97227 (503) 280‑1223
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nora J. Bucher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Cancer Specialists PC69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Tigard
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tigard, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Cancer Specialists PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942416524 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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