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Dennis J. Buchanan, MD

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About Dr. Buchanan

Dennis J. Buchanan, MD is a healthcare provider in Fullerton, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Dennis trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. Medicare claims data shows Dennis provided 99 services to 96 patients. The services billed most often include cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003864737.

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Specialty

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 42457CurrentExpires Mar 2028Since 1980
NPINational Provider Identifier
1003864737Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Buchanan's specialty?

Dr. Buchanan is an OB-GYN in Fullerton, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Buchanan?

Dr. Buchanan is listed at 101 Laguna Rd Ste 100, Fullerton, CA 92835. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Buchanan?

The number on file is (714) 992-5350. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Buchanan?

Dr. Buchanan's National Provider Identifier is 1003864737. 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

What is Dr. Buchanan's medical education?

Dr. Buchanan attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Buchanan have?

Dr. Buchanan has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Buchanan known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buchanan the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Buchanan's profile verified?

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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