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MRS. BETHANY VAYLE BUCHANAN ANP FAMILY NURSE PRA
NPI 1477517969
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Anchorage, AK

Active since April 13, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2027
915 W NORTHERN LIGHTS, AVANTE MEDICAL CENTER, ANCHORAGE, AK 99503(907) 770-6700(907) 770-6707 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mrs. Bethany Vayle Buchanan Anp Family Nurse Pra NPPES

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

MRS. BETHANY VAYLE BUCHANAN ANP FAMILY NURSE PRA (NPI 1477517969) is an individual family provider in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (520) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477517969
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. BETHANY VAYLE BUCHANANCredential: ANP FAMILY NURSE PRA
Location Address915 W NORTHERN LIGHTS, AVANTE MEDICAL CENTERAnchorage, AK 99503
Mailing Address1527 H StAnchorage, AK 99501 · (907) 277-5677 · Fax (907) 770-6707
Fax(907) 770-6707
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1477517969 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in AK · 520
915 W NORTHERN LIGHTS, Anchorage, AK 99503

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Mrs. Bethany Vayle Buchanan Anp Family Nurse Pra has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2015 through October 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99503 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
$111.57 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$128.73 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $32.18 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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.

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 Bethany Buchanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethany Buchanan is 1477517969. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2006.

Where is Bethany Buchanan located?

Bethany Buchanan practices at 915 W Northern Lights Avante Medical Center, Anchorage, AK 99503. The listed phone number is (907) 770-6700.

What is Bethany Buchanan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Bethany Buchanan enrolled in Medicare?

No. Bethany Buchanan has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Bethany Buchanan accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Bethany Buchanan as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bethany Buchanan was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 33 days 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.