Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Buchanan, MD
Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Wilmington, NC
- NPI 1225146210
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 7 locations .
- Primary practice
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1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 220
Wilmington, NC 284038019
(910) 685-3177 - Additional location
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1415 Physicians Dr
Wilmington, NC 284017338
(910) 662-9500
fax (910) 662-9501 - Additional location
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1960 S 16Th St
Wilmington, NC 284016676
(910) 343-9991 - Additional location
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5145 S College RD
Wilmington, NC 284122207
(910) 792-1144 - Additional location
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7420 Market St
Wilmington, NC 284119453
(910) 686-2525 - Additional location
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800 Jefferson St, Ste 112
Whiteville, NC 284723710
(910) 642-8164 - Additional location
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823 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 284723703
(910) 642-6121
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 7, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0011X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #31454
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225146210. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,894
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$214,355
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 1,020 | 907 | $14 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 347 | 306 | $123 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 174 | 166 | $12 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 149 | 149 | $160 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 121 | 109 | $171 | |
93458 |
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 110 | 109 | $225 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 103 | 103 | $20 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 96 | 84 | $8 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 64 | 16 | $56 | |
85610 |
Blood test, clotting time | 60 | 39 | $4 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Wilmington Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 37× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$478
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $117.12 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $110.87 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 4 | $78.20 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 2 | $48.27 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $40.26 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $29.81 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $22.09 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $18.29 | |
| Vital Connect, INC | 1 | $13.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,312
Patients
1,176
Total drug cost
$395,240
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 653 | 233 | $12,350 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 324 | 108 | $4,535 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 286 | 82 | $355,132 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 257 | 89 | $2,646 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 236 | 79 | $3,389 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 224 | 89 | $1,403 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 217 | 72 | $1,582 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 168 | 60 | $3,247 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 159 | 51 | $1,444 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 159 | 69 | $595 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Buchanan's medical specialty?
Dr. William Buchanan practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. William Buchanan practice?
Dr. William Buchanan practices at 1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 220, Wilmington, NC 284038019. Office phone: 9106853177.
What is Dr. William Buchanan's NPI?
Dr. William Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225146210, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Buchanan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.