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BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
NPI 1508920273
Internal Medicine in Grundy, VA

Active since December 20, 2006
3/5
Hospital Overall Rating
1535 SLATE CREEK RD, GRUNDY, VA 24614(276) 935-1000(276) 935-1538 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Buchanan General Hospital Inc NPPES

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

BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL INC (NPI 1508920273) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Grundy, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization lists Robert D Ruchti, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508920273
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameBUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
Location Address1535 SLATE CREEK RDGrundy, VA 24614-6974
Mailing Address1535 Slate Creek RdGrundy, VA 24614-6974 · (276) 935-1000 · Fax (276) 935-1538
Phone(276) 935-1000
Fax(276) 935-1538
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert D RuchtiCeo · (276) 935-1000
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1508920273 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
Also ListedGeneral Acute Care HospitalTaxonomy 282N00000X · License H1835 (VA)
1535 SLATE CREEK RD, Grundy, VA 24614
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid65913436KY
Medicaid0001785001WV

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Buchanan General Hospital Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

17

Medicare enrollment records show 17 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Buchanan General Hospital Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Nurse Practitioner7
Internal Medicine3
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)2
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)2
Diagnostic Radiology1
Interventional Cardiology1
Pulmonary Disease1

Clinicians, nearest first (17)

Christopher Copley, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1528062585
1535 SLATE CREEK RD
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pamela Looney
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548829021
1532 SLATE CREEK RD STE 106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1760
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Freda Powers, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295067957
1532 SLATE CREEK RD STE 106
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1760
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Haley Gibson
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316624927
1520 SLATE CREEK RD
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Alexandra Hurley, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1730897810
20886 RIVERSIDE DR
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-7515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.6 mi
Angela Horn, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083437826
PO BOX 2513
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 971-9283
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Bradley Hutchinson, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1922008168
RR 5 BOX 20
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1129
✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Pamela Harrison, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710291216
28567 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 531-8103
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Keshia Hackworth, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013694959
8243 RIVERSIDE DR
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-3446
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.1 mi
Anthony Cichocki, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1023078227
2949 WEST FRONT STREET
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 596-6160
✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Latisha Hilton, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1528253846
716 SPRING STREET SUITE 204
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 329-8910
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 mi
Vishnu Patel, MD
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1265400865
1155 MERCER ST
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 431-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare54 mi
Melissa Keene, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1295943876
276 FIELDSTONE DR
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 546-5310
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare70 mi
Tamanna Nahar, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1174542575
13421 SPRINGFIELD BLVD
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(668) 265-8888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare505 mi
George Welch, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1144258336
331 VERANDA ST
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 828-2402
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare762 mi
Arlene Sussman, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1417928060
3600 MINNESOTA DR STE 800
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 595-1301
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare786 mi
Sainath Gaddam, MBBS, MD
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1912142985
14111 KING RD STE 320
Frisco, TX 75036
(469) 888-4890
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare885 mi

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

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Buchanan General Hospital (CMS certification number 490127), from CMS Care Compare.

Buchanan General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Grundy, VA
3/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490127
Location1535 Slate Creek RoadGrundy, VA 24614 · Buchanan County · (276) 935-1000
Emergency services

Patient Experience

HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
4/5 summary rating
Nurse communication
5/5
Doctor communication
5/5
Staff responsiveness
5/5
Communication about medicines
5/5
Discharge information
3/5
Care transition
4/5
Cleanliness
4/5
Quietness
5/5
Overall hospital rating
4/5
Recommend hospital
4/5
Star ratings summarize responses from patients surveyed after discharge, collected through the CMS HCAHPS program.

Complications & Deaths 13

Death rate for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for COPD patients
12% No different than national
Death rate for heart failure patients
12.7% No different than national
Death rate for pneumonia patients
17.5% No different than national
Death rate for stroke patients
Cases too small to report
Pressure ulcer rate
0.58 No different than national

Infections 1

Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
1 observed case · 1.86 predicted · 4,785 patient days
0.538 No different than national

Unplanned Hospital Visits 12

Hospital return days for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for heart failure patients
30 more days than average per 100 discharges
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
60 days per 100 discharges
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)
Cases too small to report
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 14

Emergency department volume
Low
Admit Decision Time to ED Departure Time for Admitted Patients - non psychiatric/mental health disorders
25 minutes
Percentage of healthcare personnel who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
0%
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
73%
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
145 minutes
Left before being seen
1%

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 Buchanan General Hospital Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Buchanan General Hospital Inc is 1508920273. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2006.

Where is Buchanan General Hospital Inc located?

Buchanan General Hospital Inc is located at 1535 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, VA 24614. The listed phone number is (276) 935-1000.

What is Buchanan General Hospital Inc's specialty?

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

Is Buchanan General Hospital Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Buchanan General Hospital Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Buchanan General Hospital Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 17 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Buchanan General Hospital Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (7), Internal Medicine (3) and Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (2). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Buchanan General Hospital Inc a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Buchanan General Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Acute Care Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What quality rating does Buchanan General Hospital Inc have?

CMS rates Buchanan General Hospital 3 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare, based on measures of safety, patient experience and outcomes. The full measure detail is in the Hospital Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Buchanan General Hospital Inc was last updated on October 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 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.