Katherine Buchanan, PA-C
NPI 1558467480 · Medical Physician Assistant · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Buchanan, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1558467480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558467480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10000456A (IN)
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 tenure28% of score
19 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
290 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 128 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 108 | $72 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 22 | $2 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 21 | $102 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 11 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$102 (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 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 96 | 81 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 58 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 52 | 40 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 49 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 46 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 16 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2021-03-16
- Certified
- 2021-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Buchanan's NPI number?
- Katherine Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558467480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Buchanan's specialty?
- Katherine Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Buchanan located?
- Katherine Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 8820 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217-6058.
- What is Katherine Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Buchanan is (317) 865-6750.
- Does Katherine Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Katherine Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Buchanan's NPI (1558467480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.