Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Emily A Bucher, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1578915294

Dr. Emily A Bucher, OD is an Optometry in Tacoma, Washington. Graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 2016, 10 years ago. Practices with Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute Inc PC, a 76-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Oregon and Washington.

Years since qualifying
10
Trained at
Pacific University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
OR, WA
In the registry since
2016
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

2915 S Alder St
Tacoma, WA 98409-4803
Phone: (360) 242-3010
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OD60658490 (WA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 4287ATI (OR)

Record details

NPI number1578915294
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 6, 2016
Last updated in NPPESJune 26, 2026
Certification dateJune 26, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2016 (10 years in practice)
Group practice Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc — 76 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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