Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Buchanan, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1053974089
  • 7 yrs on file
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 N. State Street, Gnh 1011
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 409-7053
Mailing address
1917 Realeza CT
Las Vegas, NV 891022062

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 22, 2022
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A178309

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053974089. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
174
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$28,696
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 121 119 $183
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 23 23 $126
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $184
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 12 12 $26

In context: peer comparison

Among 185 peers in this city , average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cara Buchanan's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Buchanan practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Cara Buchanan practice?
Dr. Cara Buchanan practices at 1200 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Office phone: 3234097053.
What is Dr. Cara Buchanan's NPI?
Dr. Cara Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053974089, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Buchanan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.