Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BUCHANAN
Michael Aaron Buchanan, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Oak Hill, WV specializing in optometry. Michael trained at Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 2016. Michael is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,210 services to 251 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (304) 216-2726
- Email not available
Practice Locations
209 HIGHLAND AVE
Oak Hill, WV 25901
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,210 services · 251 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
2,970 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
48 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
42 |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
36 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
18 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
48 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
48 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other optometry specialists in Oak Hill 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Buchanan's specialty?
Dr. Buchanan is an optometry in Oak Hill, WV. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Buchanan?
Dr. Buchanan is listed at 209 HIGHLAND AVE, Oak Hill, WV 25901. 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 (304) 216-2726. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Buchanan?
Dr. Buchanan's National Provider Identifier is 1871945295. 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 Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Buchanan have?
Dr. Buchanan has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Buchanan known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buchanan performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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