Nora Jane Bucher, MD
Nora Jane Bucher is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Vancouver, WA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nora Jane Bucher, MD has been part of the Vancouver medical community since 2007 in group practice. She has been in practice for 25+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2598dNPPES updated 2019-04-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.42%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.3 pts)
9.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.7%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
254
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
211
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,401
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.52M
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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — 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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16.5k received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 2024, attributed to Nora Jane Bucher's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Mailing address
1498 Se Tech Center Pl Ste 240, Vancouver, WA 98683-5508
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Nora Jane Bucher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nora Jane Bucher for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Vancouver 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 Nora Jane Bucher
NPI records show Dr. Bucher as active with telehealth listed in Vancouver, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 944-9889.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nora Jane Bucher
Practice Location
210 Se 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
Mailing Address
1498 Se Tech Center Pl Ste 240, Vancouver, WA 98683-5508
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