Laura Buchanan, M.D.
NPI 1942442140 · Gastroenterology Physician · Elizabethtown, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Buchanan, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Elizabethtown, KY (NPI 1942442140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942442140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44971 (KY)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,110 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 258 | $81 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 205 | $235 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 146 | $77 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 111 | $101 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 68 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 145 | 83 |
| Sucralfate | 23 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 22 | 15 |
| Hydrocortisone | 18 | 16 |
| Famotidine | 13 | — |
| Azathioprine | 13 | — |
| Lactulose | 12 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$86 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 800 Rose St, Mn610Uk - General Internal Medicine HospitalistLexington, KY 40536-0298Phone: (859) 323-6047Fax: (859) 257-3873
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-02
- Last updated
- 2018-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Buchanan's NPI number?
- Laura Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942442140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Buchanan's specialty?
- Laura Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Buchanan located?
- Laura Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 914 N Dixie Ave Ste 302, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2515.
- What is Laura Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Buchanan is (859) 323-6047.
- Does Laura Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Laura Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Buchanan's NPI (1942442140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.