Bernard Buchanan, M.D., PHD
NPI 1881623395 · Internal Medicine Physician · Owensboro, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernard Buchanan, M.D., PHD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Owensboro, KY (NPI 1881623395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881623395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21960 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
39,770 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4,396 | $47 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 3,866 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 2,786 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 2,715 | $8 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 2,200 | $62 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 248 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,044 | 242 |
| Gabapentin | 584 | 138 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 563 | 135 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 558 | 120 |
| Losartan Potassium | 546 | 137 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 532 | 140 |
| Allopurinol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,242 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
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2020-03-24
- Certified
- 2020-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernard Buchanan's NPI number?
- Bernard Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881623395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernard Buchanan's specialty?
- Bernard Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bernard Buchanan located?
- Bernard Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1030a Burlew Blvd, Owensboro, KY 42303-1735.
- What is Bernard Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernard Buchanan is (270) 926-2273.
- Does Bernard Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Bernard Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernard Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernard Buchanan's NPI (1881623395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.