Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laura Buchanan, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Elizabethtown, KY
- NPI 1942442140
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.8 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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914 N Dixie Ave Ste 302
Elizabethtown, KY 427012515
(859) 323-6047
fax (859) 257-3873 - Additional location
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800 Rose St, Mn610, Uk - General Internal Medicine Hospitalist
Lexington, KY 405360298 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2119
Elizabethtown, KY 427022119
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 17, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #44971
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942442140. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
990
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$122,260
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 238 | 220 | $81 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 176 | 174 | $222 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 116 | 116 | $104 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 91 | 90 | $125 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 64 | 38 | $76 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 54 | 44 | $121 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 54 | 37 | $48 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 50 | 48 | $120 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 28 | 26 | $84 | |
43255 |
Control of bleeding of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 27 | 26 | $168 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Elizabethtown Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$86
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $29.19 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $25.43 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 1 | $15.84 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $15.09 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
239
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$5,371
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 119 | 63 | $1,369 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 25 | 12 | $197 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 25 | 12 | $317 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 21 | 20 | $1,653 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 20 | 20 | $314 |
| Azathioprine | Generic | 18 | 0 | $1,105 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $416 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laura Buchanan's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Buchanan practices Gastroenterology Physician in Elizabethtown, KY.
Where does Dr. Laura Buchanan practice?
Dr. Laura Buchanan practices at 914 N Dixie Ave Ste 302, Elizabethtown, KY 427012515. Office phone: 8593236047.
What is Dr. Laura Buchanan's NPI?
Dr. Laura Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942442140, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Buchanan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.