Heather Buchanan, FNP-BC
NPI 1194096636 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Beckley, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Buchanan, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Beckley, WV (NPI 1194096636).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194096636
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50731 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
146 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 75 | $38 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 38 | $50 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 22 | $123 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 11 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Famotidine | 137 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 119 |
| Furosemide | 88 |
| Metformin Hcl | 49 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 49 |
| Carvedilol | 49 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 49 |
| Meloxicam | 49 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 49 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-01-13
- Last updated
- 2013-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Buchanan's NPI number?
- Heather Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194096636, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Buchanan's specialty?
- Heather Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Buchanan located?
- Heather Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 24 Bluebird Ln, Beckley, WV 25801-3628.
- What is Heather Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Buchanan is (304) 255-5911.
- Does Heather Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Heather Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Buchanan's NPI (1194096636) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.