Karen Buchanan, MD
NPI 1730125204 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Greenville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Buchanan, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Greenville, SC (NPI 1730125204).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730125204
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30407 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
2,285 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 828 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 582 | $26 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 188 | $32 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 159 | $25 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 152 | $74 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 127 | $64 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2021-11-09
- Certified
- 2021-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Buchanan's NPI number?
- Karen Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730125204, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Buchanan's specialty?
- Karen Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Buchanan located?
- Karen Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Memorial Medical Ct Ste 1, Greenville, SC 29605-4400.
- What is Karen Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Buchanan is (864) 295-3492.
- Does Karen Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Karen Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Buchanan's NPI (1730125204) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.