LAURA ASHFORD BUCHANAN MD - NPI 1871054411 - General Practice in Tappan, NY

Q: What is Laura Buchanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Buchanan is 1871054411. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2019.

Q: What is Laura Buchanan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Q: Is Laura Buchanan enrolled in Medicare?

No. Laura Buchanan has opted out of Medicare through August 15, 2026. 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.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Buchanan was last updated on May 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.

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About Laura Ashford Buchanan Md NPPES

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

LAURA ASHFORD BUCHANAN MD (NPI 1871054411) is an individual general practice provider in Tappan, New York, licensed in North Carolina (2022-00740) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She has opted out of Medicare through August 15, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871054411

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208D00000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA ASHFORD BUCHANANCredential: MD

Location Address84 NY-303Tappan, NY 10983

Mailing Address564 Route 303Blauvelt, NY 10913-1916 · (845) 397-2873 · Fax (888) 674-7069

Phone(845) 397-2873

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2026

✔ NPI 1871054411 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208D00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-00740

Definition

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 2022-00740 (NC)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

84 NY-303, Tappan, NY 10983

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Laura Ashford Buchanan Md 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 August 15, 2024 through August 15, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateAugust 15, 2024

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughAugust 15, 2026Opt-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.

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.

98.3/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

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 Laura Buchanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Buchanan is 1871054411. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2019.

Where is Laura Buchanan located?

Laura Buchanan practices at 84 Ny-303, Tappan, NY 10983. The listed phone number is (845) 397-2873.

What is Laura Buchanan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Laura Buchanan enrolled in Medicare?

No. Laura Buchanan has opted out of Medicare through August 15, 2026. 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 Laura Buchanan accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Laura 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 Laura Buchanan was last updated on May 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.