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DR. BRIAN D BUCHANAN MD
NPI 1356315980
Internal Medicine in Bedford, VA

Active since February 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1710 WHITFIELD DR, BEDFORD, VA 24523(540) 586-8889(540) 586-8717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Brian D Buchanan Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRIAN D BUCHANAN MD (NPI 1356315980) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bedford, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101032060) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356315980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN D BUCHANANCredential: MD
Location Address1710 WHITFIELD DRBedford, VA 24523-1401
Mailing Address1710 Whitfield DrBedford, VA 24523-1401 · (540) 586-8889 · Fax (540) 586-8717
Phone(540) 586-8889
Fax(540) 586-8717
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1356315980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101032060
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1710 WHITFIELD DR, Bedford, VA 24523
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid010109132VA
Medicaid010015961VA
Other145692VA · Anthem

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Brian D Buchanan Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Buchanan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Starkey Skin LLC
30 mi
Family Medicine
218 W MAIN ST
Salem, VA 24153
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639410053 (540) 389-0110

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24523 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%100 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
100%100 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 18

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers79 claims171 services$5.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers21 claims25 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$34.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$94.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers15 claims45 services$35.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers12 claims64 services$13.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LAUREN WILLIAMS SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1710 WHITFIELD DR
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 587-3246
ANNETTE MARIE SCHWENDINGER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1710 WHITFIELD DR
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 586-8889
PRADEEP BANSAL P.T.
Physical Therapist
1710 WHITFIELD DR
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (405) 873-2465
JESSEKA REE BETTENHAUSEN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1710 WHITFIELD DR
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 586-8889
AMANDA MILLER SUMMERS MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1710 WHITFIELD DR
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (434) 200-5032
THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA, INC.
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1710 WHITFIELD DR
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (434) 845-7035
BRIAN D BUCHANAN MD INC
Internal Medicine
1710 WHITFIELD DR
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 586-8889
STEPHEN RUSSELL HENDERSON PT
Physical Therapist
1710 WHITFIELD DR
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 425-7670

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Brian Buchanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Buchanan is 1356315980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Where is Brian Buchanan located?

Brian Buchanan practices at 1710 Whitfield Dr, Bedford, VA 24523. The listed phone number is (540) 586-8889.

What is Brian Buchanan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Brian Buchanan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Buchanan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Brian Buchanan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Buchanan reassigns Medicare benefits to Starkey Skin LLC (Salem, VA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brian Buchanan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Buchanan was last updated on February 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.