Joshua Hernandez Buck, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Joshua Hernandez Buck is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joshua Hernandez Buck, MD specializes in psychiatry & neurology, serving patients in Seattle, WA in group practice. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.84/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 18% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2888dNPPES updated 2018-06-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
550 17th Ave Ste 400, Seattle, WA 98122
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202382.84/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
198
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
195
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,182
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $96k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$54 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Joshua Hernandez Buck's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
16 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
Po Box 25608, Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joshua Hernandez Buck
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua Hernandez Buck for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Seattle required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joshua Hernandez Buck
Dr. Buck is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 320-3494.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joshua Hernandez Buck
Practice Location
550 17th Ave Ste 400, Seattle, WA 98122
Mailing Address
Po Box 25608, Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608
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