Brian Buchanan, DPM
NPI 1689617011 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Buchanan, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1689617011).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689617011
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5901002161 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
511 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 203 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 122 | $110 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 89 | $25 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 47 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 18 | $27 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 17 | $53 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 65 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 62 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 49 |
| Ciclopirox | 30 | 18 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | — |
| Lidocaine | 14 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$360 across 4 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
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2024-11-05
- Certified
- 2024-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Buchanan's NPI number?
- Brian Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689617011, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Buchanan's specialty?
- Brian Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Brian Buchanan located?
- Brian Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 2770 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-8614.
- What is Brian Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Buchanan is (616) 267-8860.
- Does Brian Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Brian Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Buchanan's NPI (1689617011) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.