Physician

Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D.

According to 2025 Medicare claims, Michael Buck, M.D. (NPI: 1063402667) practices family practice in the Alexandria, LA market, with the plurality of this provider's patient population coming from Rapides, LA. This provider's primary affiliated billing organization is CENLA FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC (NPI: 1538397542; TIN: 270322059) and primary practice location at 71303-4255. Buck is affiliated with the Aledade 35 Lagniappe MSSP Enhanced (ACO ID: A3899), participating under the MSSP model.

Buck's data goes back to 2015 and runs through 2024. For example, in 2024, this provider had 722 traditional Medicare patients, billed 14,963 HCPCS/CPT codes, and received $427,916 in Medicare payments. The top billing code was 80061 (Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)). Part D data shows 14,317 prescription claims across 699 beneficiaries totaling $1,685,442 in drug costs, led by Mounjaro (Tirzepatide). DME data shows 246 claims. Open Payments data shows 70 records totaling $1,389. You can download detailed data with all billing codes (2015-2024). For more recent data, please contact us.

Over the past 10 years, this provider's Medicare Part B carrier billing has changed little. Similarly, Part D prescription costs have changed little. In contrast, DME billing represents a smaller volume and moved up and down with repeated peaks and valleys, starting at $23,883 and ending at $49,375.

Part B Carrier Billing Trend

Medicare payment trend, with N of patients and claim lines in the table.

Year	Patients	Clm Lines	Payment
2015	738	11,029	$339,481
2016	791	11,586	$344,922
2017	806	12,127	$341,921
2018	826	12,901	$354,659
2019	884	14,250	$373,892
2020	857	13,406	$384,191
2021	856	13,581	$342,430
2022	786	13,099	$378,383
2023	746	13,907	$377,543
2024	722	14,963	$427,916

Part D Events Trend

Drug cost trend, with N of patients and prescription claims in the table.

Year	Patients	Claims	Drug Cost
2015	560	13,150	$998,511
2016	586	13,639	$1,109,644
2017	593	14,359	$1,136,069
2018	637	14,849	$1,221,326
2019	664	15,615	$1,223,643
2020	684	16,767	$1,366,896
2021	685	14,896	$1,274,411
2022	679	13,101	$1,198,030
2023	669	12,255	$1,388,670
2024	699	14,317	$1,685,442

DME Billing Trend

Medicare payment trend, with N of patients and DME claim records in the table.

Year	Patients	Claims	Payment
2015	205	600	$17,910
2016	255	689	$13,761
2017	129	403	$6,591
2018	87	538	$12,934
2019	75	532	$25,665
2020	96	507	$18,907
2021	90	514	$21,946
2022	79	436	$22,214
2023	65	358	$27,639
2024	40	246	$32,704

* / # = suppressed by CMS; 0 = reported zero; N/R = not reported or blank.

Top 5 Part B carrier billing codes in 2024

By total payments.

Code	Description	Patients	Clm Lines	Total Payment
80061	Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	597	1,239	$13
80053	Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	603	1,330	$10
36415	Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	605	1,421	$9
85025	Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	559	819	$8
83735	Magnesium level	599	1,297	$7

Top 5 Part D drugs in 2024

By total drug costs.

Drug	Generic	Claims	Total Day Supply	Total Drug Cost
Mounjaro	Tirzepatide	214	7,288	$264,533
Jardiance	Empagliflozin	187	9,650	$184,934
Farxiga	Dapagliflozin Propanediol	167	8,075	$143,063
Eliquis	Apixaban	162	6,800	$129,917
Ozempic	Semaglutide	90	3,348	$108,355

Top 5 DME services in 2024

By Total Medicare Payment Amount.

HCPCS Code	HCPCS Description	Supplier Rental Indicator	Total Supplier Beneficiaries	Total Supplier Claims	Total Medicare Payment Amount
A4239	Supply allowance for non-adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service	N	13	61	$27,238
E1390	Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate	Y	N/R	39	$2,822
A4253	Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips	N	27	52	$811
E1392	Portable oxygen concentrator, rental	Y	N/R	15	$533
E0443	Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit	N	N/R	11	$458

Open Payments Summary in 2024

Category	Definition	Records	Total Reported Amount	Top Related Entity
General Payments	Reported payment or transfer-of-value amount.	70	$1,389	ABBVIE INC.
Research Payments	Reported research-related payment or transfer-of-value amount.	0	$0	N/R
Ownership / Investment Interests	Reported value of ownership or investment interests.	0	$0	N/R

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FAQ

What Medicare data is available for Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D.?

Tedicare shows public-source Medicare data for Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D. (NPI 1063402667), including provider identity, specialty, market context, Medicare Part B activity, Part D prescribing, DME records, Open Payments where available, billing organization details, and ACO affiliation signals where available. Profile data covers 2015-2024, with current attribution based on 2025 claims where available.

Does Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D. have ACO affiliation data?

Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D. is shown with ACO affiliation data for Aledade 35 Lagniappe MSSP Enhanced (MSSP, ACO ID A3899).

What billing organization is linked to Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D.?

Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D. is linked to CENLA FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC (billing NPI 1538397542) in the available physician profile data.

Does Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D. have Open Payments data?

Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D. has 70 connected Open Payments records in the available 2024 summary data.

Can I download physician-level Medicare data from Tedicare?

Yes. Tedicare provides sample physician export data and paid custom physician data exports for research, planning, outreach, and market analysis. Exports can include physician profile fields, market and specialty context, billing organization details, ACO affiliation signals where available, and Medicare utilization data.