DR. JAMES THOMAS BUCHANAN JR. MD
NPI 1801280078
Emergency Medicine in Lexington, KY

Q: What is James Buchanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Buchanan is 1801280078. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2015.

Q: What is James Buchanan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Buchanan was last updated on July 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since March 25, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

80.89/100

CMS Quality Rating

1221 S BROADWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40504(859) 258-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2023, Jul 12, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. James Thomas Buchanan Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES THOMAS BUCHANAN JR. MD (NPI 1801280078) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (50644) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Saint Joseph Health -flaget Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Louisville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801280078

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES THOMAS BUCHANAN JR.Credential: MD

Location Address1221 S BROADWAYLexington, KY 40504-2701

Mailing AddressPo Box 36218Louisville, KY 40233-6218

Phone(859) 258-4000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2023

✔ NPI 1801280078 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 50644

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

1221 S BROADWAY, Lexington, KY 40504

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Audubon Plaza DrLouisville, KY 40217 · Phone (502) 634-6767 · Fax (502) 634-6775

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Thomas Buchanan Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2860789112

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180126002018

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

267 services245 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

103 services101 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

47 services45 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

23 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi Saint Joseph Health -Flaget Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bardstown, KY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180025

Location4305 New Shepherdsville RoadBardstown, KY 40004 · Nelson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40504 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

$82.24 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.94 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

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.

80.89/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

62.29

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

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