Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Russell Buchanan, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Waterloo, IA
- NPI 1518908896
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2413 W Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 507014306
(319) 226-9888
fax (319) 226-9889 - Additional location
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227 E San Marnan Dr, Suite 1
Waterloo, IA 507025829
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #34843
- Medicaid
- IA #1276501
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518908896. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
292
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$53,673
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 106 | 79 | $84 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 79 | 79 | $103 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 31 | 18 | $225 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 24 | 24 | $921 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 15 | 11 | $184 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 14 | 14 | $77 | |
61783 |
Computer-assisted spinal procedure | 12 | 12 | $200 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 11 | 11 | $119 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Waterloo Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,984
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $2,881.12 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $102.40 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Russell Buchanan's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Buchanan practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Waterloo, IA.
Where does Dr. Russell Buchanan practice?
Dr. Russell Buchanan practices at 2413 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 507014306. Office phone: 3192269888.
What is Dr. Russell Buchanan's NPI?
Dr. Russell Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518908896, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Buchanan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.