Elizabeth Buchanan, PA-C
NPI 1942970140 · Medical Physician Assistant · Scranton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Buchanan, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Scranton, PA (NPI 1942970140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942970140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Medical Physician Assistant363AM0700X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
219 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 76 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $73 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 44 | $16 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 17 | $27 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$135 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 47 | 47 |
| Cephalexin | 41 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 38 | 36 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 32 | 32 |
| Methylprednisolone | 29 | 29 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 24 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 15 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1550 Main St Ste 1bDickson Cty, PA 18447-1345Phone: (570) 218-8055
- 746 Jefferson AveScranton, PA 18510-1624Phone: (570) 770-3000
- 575 N River StWilkes Barre, PA 18702-2634Phone: (570) 829-8111
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-09-17
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2025-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Buchanan's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942970140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Buchanan's specialty?
- Elizabeth Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elizabeth Buchanan located?
- Elizabeth Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 700 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA 18510-1724.
- What is Elizabeth Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Buchanan is (570) 770-5000.
- Does Elizabeth Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Buchanan's NPI (1942970140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.