Christopher Buchanan
NPI 1972076073 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Bonaire, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Buchanan is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Bonaire, GA (NPI 1972076073).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972076073
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95900 (GA)
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
7 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
2,980 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,206 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 593 | $120 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 308 | $9 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 145 | $30 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 125 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 119 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 256 | 88 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 229 | 85 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 227 | 72 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 210 | 74 |
| Carvedilol | 141 | 39 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 139 | 45 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 132 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$366 across 20 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
- 2019-01-10
- Last updated
- 2026-01-28
- Certified
- 2026-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Buchanan's NPI number?
- Christopher Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972076073, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Buchanan's specialty?
- Christopher Buchanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Buchanan located?
- Christopher Buchanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Stillwater Circle, Bonaire, GA 31005.
- What is Christopher Buchanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Buchanan is (478) 328-9690.
- Does Christopher Buchanan accept Medicare?
- Christopher Buchanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Buchanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Buchanan's NPI (1972076073) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.