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Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP

(Laura A. Buck, NP)

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Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, headache, seizures, and more.

77 Medford Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772

(631) 758-1910

Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP is a null in Islip, NY specializing in psychiatry & neurology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone South Shore Neurologic Associates.

Office Locations

712 Main Street
Islip, NY 11751

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NYU Langone Health

77 Medford Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772

(631) 758-1910

(631) 758-2371

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Some issues Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	34
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	533

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	24
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	27
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP in 2020

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	232

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	164
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	22
85 and over	14
Less than 65	107
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP From 2012 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	20
Cancer	1

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner (AANP Adult Nurse Practitioner) and has a state license in New York.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner (AANP Adult Nurse Practitioner) (2011)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University

NYU Langone South Shore Neurologic Associates

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Indemnity, Local 1199 PPO, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, HealthSpring, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Surest, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Aetna EPO (American Express employer), Health Net of California, Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange, Global Excel, NYC Employees PPO Plan, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, AXA Assistance USA, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, UMR GEHA, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, Screen Actors Guild, Meritain Health, Aetna Choice POS II Choice Plus Plan (NY University Employees), HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Oscar Gold Edge Exchange, BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, Global Health, Oscar Secure, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., Oscar Silver Edge Exchange, Aetna International, Aetna Choice POS II Value Plan (NY University Employees), Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, MVP Preferred EPO, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Out of State or Region, Aetna Meritain Health, Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), Allied, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna HMO

Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Indemnity

Local 1199 PPO

HIP EPO

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

Healthfirst Medicaid

Workers' Compensation

TRICARE

Anthem

Aetna PPO

Healthfirst Medicare

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Aetna Open Access EPO

AARP

WellCare Medicare

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Guardian

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP HMO

HIP Child Health Plus

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

GHI Medicare Supplement

United Healthcare Navigate

Aetna POS

First Health PPO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Great-West Healthcare

Golden Rule

Community Care Network (CCN)

Trustmark

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Permanente

GHI HMO

CIGNA PPO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Indemnity

Healthfirst Child Health Plus

Elderplan

Medicaid Managed Care

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

HealthSpring

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Special Needs

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

Teamsters Allied Benefits

Surest

Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange

Apwu Health Plan

Christian Brothers Services

Qualcare Inc

Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange

Insurance Design Administrators

Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2

Aetna EPO (American Express employer)

Health Net of California

Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange

Global Excel

NYC Employees PPO Plan

Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1

American Plan Administrators

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange

Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO

AXA Assistance USA

Nippon Life-Aetna

Fiserv Health

UMR GEHA

Mutual of Omaha

UMR

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange

Screen Actors Guild

Meritain Health

Aetna Choice POS II Choice Plus Plan (NY University Employees)

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

Administrative Concepts

Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Oscar Gold Edge Exchange

BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY

BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

Aetna POS (American Express Employer)

Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Health Republic of New Jersey

Nippon Life Ins Co

Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

New York Hotel Trades

Global Health

Oscar Secure

Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange

Nippon Life of America-Aetna

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

US Life Insurance Company

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Wlny-TV Inc.

Oscar Silver Edge Exchange

Aetna International

Aetna Choice POS II Value Plan (NY University Employees)

Medicare Part A and B

Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange

MVP Preferred EPO

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

BCBS Out of State or Region

Aetna Meritain Health

Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

IUOE Local 14-14B

Chesterfield Resources Inc

HIP Medicare Supplement

Diversified Administration Corporation

VNS NY Choice Select Health

WellNet

Aetna Student Plan

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

Health And Recovery Plan (Harp)

Allied

Oxford Metro

Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual

Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO

Qualcare Direct

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Professional Benefit Admin

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Wellfleet-NYU Student

Starmark

AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

BCBS Federal Program

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Ms. Laura A. Buck, NP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Neurelis, Inc.	$987 VALTOCO $987
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$500 VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator $500
AbbVie Inc.	$401 UBRELVY $271	QULIPTA $86	BOTOX $44
UCB, Inc.	$295 Fintepla $237	Briviact $58
Boston Scientific Corporation	$286 WATCHMAN Access System $152	WATCHMAN FLX $134
Other	$1,041 ZEPOSIA $278	VYEPTI $187	XCOPRI $125	REXULTI $101	APTIOM $87	Other $263

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,137
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,372

Biography

Ms. Laura Buck is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). These areas are among her clinical interests: migraine, seizures, and epilepsy. Ms. Buck is affiliated with NYU Langone Health. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California.