Christopher Buchanan, MD
NPI 1245227040 · Internal Medicine Physician · Canon City, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Buchanan, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Canon City, CO (NPI 1245227040).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245227040
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39766 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 45 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 25 |
| Lamotrigine | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 20 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 17 |
| Potassium Chloride | 17 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2016-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Buchanan's NPI number?
- Christopher Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245227040, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Buchanan's specialty?
- Christopher Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Buchanan located?
- Christopher Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 33 Savage Loop, Canon City, CO 81212-4147.
- What is Christopher Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Buchanan is (719) 275-4543.
- Does Christopher Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Christopher Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Buchanan's NPI (1245227040) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.