Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ernest Buchanan, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Cookeville, TN
- NPI 1720088974
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 63.5 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1101 Neal St
Cookeville, TN 385010901
(931) 528-7797
fax (931) 372-0098 - Mailing address
-
1275 Dick Lonas RD Unit 101
Knoxville, TN 379091383
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 15, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #30853
- Medicaid
- TN #3831523
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720088974. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,052
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$231,501
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,459 | 475 | $83 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 912 | 431 | $8 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 391 | 158 | $13 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 249 | 65 | $72 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 241 | 53 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 197 | 146 | $117 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 191 | 189 | $28 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 181 | 181 | $71 | |
81002 |
Urinalysis, manual test | 152 | 112 | $3 | |
85610 |
Blood test, clotting time | 139 | 19 | $4 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Cookeville Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,406
Patients
1,312
Total drug cost
$67,811
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 414 | 122 | $5,485 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 412 | 126 | $6,938 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 379 | 118 | $7,306 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 340 | 96 | $3,099 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 322 | 93 | $2,170 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 315 | 88 | $5,782 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 314 | 95 | $4,000 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 297 | 104 | $6,125 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 259 | 60 | $4,346 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 256 | 78 | $2,846 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ernest Buchanan's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernest Buchanan practices Family Medicine Physician in Cookeville, TN.
Where does Dr. Ernest Buchanan practice?
Dr. Ernest Buchanan practices at 1101 Neal St, Cookeville, TN 385010901. Office phone: 9315287797.
What is Dr. Ernest Buchanan's NPI?
Dr. Ernest Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720088974, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernest Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernest Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernest Buchanan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.