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Richard C. Buck, OD

(Richard Buck, O.D.)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Southern California College of Optometry (1976)

3499 Riverdale Road
Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 363-7739

Richard C. Buck, OD is an optometrist in Memphis, TN specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1976 and has 50 years of experience. Richard C. Buck, OD is affiliated with DR. RICHARD C. BUCK OD., PC.

Office Locations

3499 Riverdale Road
Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 363-7739

(901) 363-7665

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Richard C. Buck, OD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye tests

visual field test

In 2023, Richard C. Buck, OD had a list price for eye tests, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2013, Richard C. Buck, OD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard C. Buck, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard C. Buck, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard C. Buck, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Richard C. Buck, OD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard C. Buck, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard C. Buck, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	89

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard C. Buck, OD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard C. Buck, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Richard C. Buck, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Richard C. Buck, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Richard C. Buck, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN were eye procedures.

eye procedures	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard C. Buck, OD.

**Gender**
Male	7
Female	11

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard C. Buck, OD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Richard C. Buck, OD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Richard C. Buck, OD graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1976. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Southern California College of Optometry (1976)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Richard C. Buck, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

DR. RICHARD C. BUCK OD., PC

Ratings & Reviews

Richard C. Buck, OD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Richard C. Buck, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Memphis, TN.

3.25

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Richard C. Buck, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$5,732 Precision 1 $3,392	TOTAL30 $1,572	Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus $500	DAILIES $98	AIR OPTIX $65	Other $105
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,187 DAILIES $582	AIR OPTIX $135	$471
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$148 Soft contact lenses $117	Acuvue $32
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$136 YUTIQ $136
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$134 ULTRA $134
Other	$94 Tecnis IOL $76	CVI Contact Lens $18

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,500
Food and Beverage	$1,932