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43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buckingham, Internist in Ojai, CA?
Where did Dr. Buckingham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Medical School: University of Illinois Abraham Lincoln College of Medicine
Is Dr. Buckingham board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Buckingham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1983
What languages does Dr. Buckingham speak?
Dr. Buckingham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Buckingham typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Buckingham diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Buckingham. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Vascular Dementia
- Dementia
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Cognitive decline from vascular issues
- Dementia due to blood vessel problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Buckingham typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Buckingham performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Buckingham. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Buckingham accept my insurance?
Dr. Buckingham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 646-0104 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buckingham accept in Ojai, CA?
Dr. Buckingham in Ojai, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Humana
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buckingham's office located?
Dr. Robert Buckingham's Primary Practice
115 Pirie Rd Ste D
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-0104
What hospitals are Dr. Buckingham affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Buckingham has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
FACP of American College of Physicians, 2009
Awards
Strathmore's Who's Who – Strathmore'sWho's Who National Internist of the Year, 2015
Publications
Hazing Aging, July 2015
Rejuvenation!, July 2017
Trafficking, December 2017
What is Dr. Buckingham's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023147675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckingham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buckingham
What is Dr. Robert Buckingham's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.