Derek Buchanan, PA
NPI 1104379502 · Physician Assistant · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Buchanan, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1104379502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104379502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-06592 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 across 1 record (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 (3)
- 16740 Davidson Concord RdDavidson, NC 28036-8746Phone: (704) 444-2400
- 5427 Nc Highway 49 SSte 105Harrisburg, NC 28075-7408Phone: (704) 454-7268
- 706 W King StKings Mountain, NC 28086-2708Phone: (980) 487-5470
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-02
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Buchanan's NPI number?
- Derek Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104379502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Buchanan's specialty?
- Derek Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Derek Buchanan located?
- Derek Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211-1009.
- What is Derek Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Buchanan is (704) 444-2400.
- Does Derek Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Derek Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Buchanan's NPI (1104379502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.