Thomas Buchanan, M.D.
NPI 1710162227 · Neurology Physician · Salt Lake City, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Buchanan, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1710162227).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710162227
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 68051411205 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,122 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 388 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 280 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 168 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 64 | $157 |
| Administration of Psychological Or Neuropsychological Test By Technician, First 30 Minutes96138 | 48 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 146 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 138 | 35 |
| Lamotrigine | 102 | 26 |
| Lacosamide | 99 | 14 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 97 | 28 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 81 | 31 |
| Levetiracetam | 81 | 24 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,295 across 76 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
- 2008-01-02
- Last updated
- 2015-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Buchanan's NPI number?
- Thomas Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710162227, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Buchanan's specialty?
- Thomas Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Buchanan located?
- Thomas Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 30 N 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002.
- What is Thomas Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Buchanan is (801) 585-6387.
- Does Thomas Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Thomas Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Buchanan's NPI (1710162227) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.