Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Buchner, JR., M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Cleveland, TN
- NPI 1154304574
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 80.4 / 100 · 2023
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2415 Chambliss Ave Nw
Cleveland, TN 373113882
(423) 559-2800
fax (423) 559-0532
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 29, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #MD019707
- Medicaid
- TN #3046168
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154304574. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
656
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$82,984
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 152 | 147 | $58 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 133 | 133 | $229 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 81 | 81 | $102 | |
43248 |
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | 57 | 57 | $122 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 41 | 28 | $111 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 36 | 36 | $165 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 33 | 33 | $154 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 31 | 29 | $116 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 30 | 30 | $121 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 26 | 22 | $72 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Cleveland Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,510
Transactions
141
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 43 | $990.60 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 31 | $455.10 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 12 | $342.30 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 5 | $317.31 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 13 | $204.60 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 3 | $204.09 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 7 | $198.53 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 7 | $134.85 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $121.86 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC | 4 | $109.53 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 3 | $71.11 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $66.50 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 4 | $64.31 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 3 | $61.00 | |
| Evoke Pharma, INC. | 2 | $35.72 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,119
Patients
380
Total drug cost
$1,247,044
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 522 | 155 | $7,501 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 222 | 71 | $3,283 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 91 | 26 | $964 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 54 | 54 | $4,334 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 38 | 0 | $374,506 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 35 | 35 | $532 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 30 | 12 | $3,596 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 26 | 0 | $295 |
| Gattex (Teduglutide) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $779,703 |
| Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 15 | 15 | $1,814 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Buchner, JR.'s medical specialty?
Dr. William Buchner, JR. practices Gastroenterology Physician in Cleveland, TN.
Where does Dr. William Buchner, JR. practice?
Dr. William Buchner, JR. practices at 2415 Chambliss Ave Nw, Cleveland, TN 373113882. Office phone: 4235592800.
What is Dr. William Buchner, JR.'s NPI?
Dr. William Buchner, JR.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154304574, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Buchner, JR. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Buchner, JR. accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Buchner, JR. 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.