Chelsea Buchanan
NPI 1538702931 · Physician Assistant · Lexington, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chelsea Buchanan is a Physician Assistant provider in Lexington, SC (NPI 1538702931).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538702931
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3611 (SC)
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 tenure25% of score
6 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
578 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 | 125 | $106 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 123 | $53 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 80 | $41 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 79 | $38 |
| 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 | 35 | $40 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 72 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 63 | 25 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 58 | 26 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 55 | 18 |
| Omeprazole | 46 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$196 across 2 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
- 2019-10-18
- Last updated
- 2025-07-21
- Certified
- 2025-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chelsea Buchanan's NPI number?
- Chelsea Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538702931, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chelsea Buchanan's specialty?
- Chelsea Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chelsea Buchanan located?
- Chelsea Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 5336 Sunset Blvd Ste a, Lexington, SC 29072-9393.
- What is Chelsea Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chelsea Buchanan is (803) 567-8900.
- Does Chelsea Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Chelsea Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chelsea Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Chelsea Buchanan's NPI (1538702931) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.