Physician Profile
Adam G. Buchanan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Buchanan
Adam G. Buchanan, MD practices ophthalmology in Puyallup, WA. Adam is a 1998 graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Adam cared for 1,822 Medicare patients across 5,934 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (253) 848-3000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1703 S MERIDIAN STE 101
Puyallup, WA 98371
5225 Cirque Dr W Ste 200
University Place, WA 98467
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,934 services · 1,822 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
103 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
76 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening | Procedure | 68801 |
68 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
43 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
33 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of conjunctiva with graft from outer eye or rearrangement | Procedure | 68326 |
30 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
25 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Puyallup 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of growth of eyelid 7
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Buchanan specialize in?
Dr. Buchanan is an eye doctor in Puyallup, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Buchanan located?
Dr. Buchanan is listed at 1703 S Meridian Ste 101, Puyallup, WA 98371. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Buchanan's phone number?
The number on file is (253) 848-3000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Buchanan's NPI number?
Dr. Buchanan's National Provider Identifier is 1134276280. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Buchanan go to medical school?
Dr. Buchanan attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Buchanan been practicing?
Dr. Buchanan has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Buchanan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buchanan performs procedures including removal of growth of eyelid, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and dilation of tear drainage opening; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Buchanan confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Buchanan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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