William Edward Buckett, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
William Edward Buckett, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Centralia, IL. With 25+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Centralia area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.01/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3828dNPPES updated 2015-11-12 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1054 Martin Luther King Dr Ste 124, Centralia, IL 62801-3000
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in Illinois on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.01/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.4 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.4%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
590
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
222
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,314
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $303k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$41 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to William Edward Buckett's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Virtual Medical Care With William Edward Buckett
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Edward Buckett for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Centralia 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 William Edward Buckett
NPI records show Dr. Buckett as active with telehealth listed in Centralia, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (618) 533-8700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Edward Buckett
Practice Location
1054 Martin Luther King Dr Ste 124, Centralia, IL 62801-3000
Mailing Address
1054 Martin Luther King Dr Ste 124, Centralia, IL 62801-3000
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