Laura Buchanan, O.D.
NPI 1033554068 · Optometrist · Mooresville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Buchanan, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Mooresville, NC (NPI 1033554068).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033554068
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TUV008223 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
452 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 126 | $34 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 102 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 101 | $120 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 43 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 30 | $59 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 27 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 121 | 37 |
| Timolol Maleate | 46 | 17 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 33 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 16 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 15 | — |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 13 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$292 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5500 Main St Ste 102Williamsville, NY 14221-6737Phone: (716) 833-2020Fax: (716) 833-3854
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-03
- Last updated
- 2023-05-31
- Certified
- 2023-05-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Buchanan's NPI number?
- Laura Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033554068, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Buchanan's specialty?
- Laura Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Laura Buchanan located?
- Laura Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 404 E Center Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115-2544.
- What is Laura Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Buchanan is (704) 663-3924.
- Does Laura Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Laura Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Buchanan's NPI (1033554068) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.