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Optometry

Tad W. Buckingham, OD

Works at hospitals in Sitka, AK · Alaska

Summary

Tad W. Buckingham, OD (Optometry) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Sitka, AK. NPI 1992876056. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tad W. Buckingham, 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

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
MaleGender (as listed)
Southeast Alaska Regional Health ConsortiumGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Tad W. Buckingham work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Tad W. Buckingham at 1 hospital: Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Tad W. Buckingham see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Sitka, AK. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Tad W. Buckingham's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Tad W. Buckingham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tad W. Buckingham 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 Tad W. Buckingham?
(907) 966-8611, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Tad W. Buckingham's NPI number?
1992876056. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Tad W. Buckingham works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tad W. Buckingham at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tad W. Buckingham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tad W. Buckingham as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium369 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Sitka

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sitka, AK — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992876056
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Sources

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