James Buchanan, MD
NPI 1154310357 · Family Medicine Physician · Farragut, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Buchanan, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Farragut, TN (NPI 1154310357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154310357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000028551 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,994 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 579 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 524 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 462 | $116 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 388 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 360 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 222 | $83 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 152 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 477 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 318 | 84 |
| Gabapentin | 310 | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 309 | 89 |
| Lisinopril | 243 | 60 |
| Omeprazole | 240 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,027 across 120 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-19
- Last updated
- 2013-10-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Buchanan's NPI number?
- James Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154310357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Buchanan's specialty?
- James Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Buchanan located?
- James Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 11130 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934-2865.
- What is James Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Buchanan is (865) 675-1953.
- Does James Buchanan accept Medicare?
- James Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — James Buchanan's NPI (1154310357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.