DR. BERNARD J BUCHANAN M.D., PHD
NPI 1881623395
Internal Medicine in Owensboro, KY

Active since June 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1030A BURLEW BLVD, OWENSBORO, KY 42303(270) 926-2273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 24, 2020, Feb 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Bernard J Buchanan M.d., Phd NPPES

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

DR. BERNARD J BUCHANAN M.D., PHD (NPI 1881623395) is an individual internal medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (21960) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Perry County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881623395
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BERNARD J BUCHANANCredential: M.D., PHD
Location Address1030A BURLEW BLVDOwensboro, KY 42303-1735
Mailing AddressPo Box 1919Owensboro, KY 42302-1919 · (270) 926-2273 · Fax (270) 684-3212
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 24, 2020
NPI 1881623395 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in KY · 21960
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 ListedInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismTaxonomy 207RE0101X · License 21960 (KY)
1030A BURLEW BLVD, Owensboro, KY 42303

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid64219603KY
Other200056030IN · Medicaid
Other610890594KY · Ein
Other000000045762KY · Anthem Bc/bs
Other110161621Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

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. Bernard J Buchanan M.d., Phd 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 ID3072403690
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040317001366
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 65

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.

Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg J1071
Testosterone cypionate is a medication given via injection to help balance hormone levels in your body. It's typically used when your body doesn't produce enough of this hormone naturally. The 1 mg dose refers to the amount of medication in each injection.
72,400 services28 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439
Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.
4,396 services333 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
3,866 services1,425 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
2,786 services1,312 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
2,715 services1,274 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
2,200 services333 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Perry County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Tell City, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number151322
Location8885 Sr 237Tell City, IN 47586 · Perry County
Emergency services

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180004
Location440 Hopkinsville StreetGreenville, KY 42345 · Muhlenberg County
Emergency services

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Owensboro, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180038
Location1201 Pleasant Valley RoadOwensboro, KY 42303 · Daviess County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Breckinridge Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hardinsburg, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number181319
Location1011 Old Highway 60Hardinsburg, KY 40143 · Breckinridge County
Emergency services

Ohio County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hartford, KY
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number181323
Location1211 Old Main StreetHartford, KY 42347 · Ohio County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42303 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
80%457 patients4/55-star benchmark: 93%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF <= 40%)
97%32 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
17%577 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
34%1,098 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 98% · 1,337 patients
Patients screened: 99% · 1,337 patients
86%148 patients4/55-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 14

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

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers41 claims527 services$18.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers40 claims1,220 services$2.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
40 suppliers225 claims688 services$6.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
19 suppliers61 claims104 services$1.10 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe A5500
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
4 suppliers51 claims102 services$55.53 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each A5512
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
3 suppliers33 claims198 services$24.36 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 6

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1030A BURLEW BLVD
OWENSBORO, KY 42303
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1030A BURLEW BLVD
OWENSBORO, KY 42303
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1030A BURLEW BLVD
OWENSBORO, KY 42303
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1030A BURLEW BLVD
OWENSBORO, KY 42303
Family Medicine
1030A BURLEW BLVD
OWENSBORO, KY 42303
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1030A BURLEW BLVD
OWENSBORO, KY 42303

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 Bernard Buchanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernard Buchanan is 1881623395. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Where is Bernard Buchanan located?

Bernard Buchanan practices at 1030A Burlew Blvd, Owensboro, KY 42303. The listed phone number is (270) 926-2273.

What is Bernard Buchanan's specialty?

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

Is Bernard Buchanan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernard Buchanan is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Bernard Buchanan accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and CareSource list Bernard 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.

Is Bernard Buchanan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bernard Buchanan is affiliated with Perry County Memorial Hospital, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Breckinridge Memorial Hospital and Ohio County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernard Buchanan was last updated on March 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.