Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Craig Buchanan, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Morganton, NC

  • NPI 1386923167
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 63.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2201 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 286554044
(828) 580-5353

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #172808

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386923167. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
356
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$29,496
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 125 78 $75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 93 92 $123
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 64 64 $75
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 63 40 $47
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 11 11 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Morganton Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$41
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Gilead Sciences, INC. 1 $23.01
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $17.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$41

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Craig Buchanan's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Buchanan practices Internal Medicine Physician in Morganton, NC.
Where does Dr. Craig Buchanan practice?
Dr. Craig Buchanan practices at 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 286554044. Office phone: 8285805353.
What is Dr. Craig Buchanan's NPI?
Dr. Craig Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386923167, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Buchanan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.