John Buchanan, FNP
NPI 1265001184 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Duluth, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Buchanan, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Duluth, GA (NPI 1265001184).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265001184
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN270043 (GA)
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 tenure25% of score
5 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
1,550 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 443 | $107 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 439 | $14 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 349 | $2 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 197 | $18 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 42 | $140 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 301 | 127 |
| Finasteride | 84 | 29 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 74 | 18 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 44 | 42 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 41 | 38 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 40 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,638 across 74 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
- 2021-06-24
- Last updated
- 2022-01-04
- Certified
- 2022-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Buchanan's NPI number?
- John Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265001184, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Buchanan's specialty?
- John Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Buchanan located?
- John Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 3790 Pleasant Hill Rd Ste 150, Duluth, GA 30096-5144.
- What is John Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Buchanan is (770) 979-9427.
- Does John Buchanan accept Medicare?
- John Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — John Buchanan's NPI (1265001184) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.