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Dr. William J. Buchanan, MD
NPI1700953643
- Part D claims, 2022
- 55
- Publications
- 1
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- Medical groups
- 2
- Insurance carriers
- 1
- Practice address
- 1301 2nd Ave Sw Ste 306 Suite 306, Largo, FL 33770
- Practice phone
- Call (855) 920-2377
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Motion Medical Group - Largo
Multi-specialty group site · Largo, Florida
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Dr. William J. Buchanan is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellflower, California
Dr. Buchanan practices at Motion Medical Group - Largo in Largo, Florida.
Dr. Buchanan's NPI, 1700953643, was assigned on November 29, 2006. Dr. Buchanan graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Buchanan holds Florida license ME160242.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1700953643NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- November 29, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (855) 920-2377
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 69
- Medical school graduation
- 1983
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. William J. Buchanan practices in Largo and Bellflower
Dr. Buchanan's primary practice is Motion Medical Group - Largo, at 1301 2nd Ave Sw Ste 306 Suite 306, Largo, FL 33770. The practice phone is (855) 920-2377. The NPI Registry lists Dr. Buchanan's practice address as 9400 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706.
- Motion Medical Group - LargoPrimary1301 2nd Ave Sw Ste 306 Suite 306, Largo, FL 33770Phone(855) 920-2377
- NPI Registry address9400 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706 · Los Angeles CountyPhone(855) 920-2377
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. William J. Buchanan is affiliated with 1 site of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Buchanan's primary practice is Motion Medical Group - Largo in Largo, Florida. The medical group on file is Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Buchanan to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.
Motion Medical Group - LargoPrimary
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. William J. Buchanan's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Buchanan practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Motion Medical Group - Largo | Available with a free account |
| +1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. William J. Buchanan is one of 2,056 orthopedic surgeons in California
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Buchanan's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Buchanan is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Buchanan's licenses on file in 2 states: Florida and California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, FloridaPrimary
- California license
Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Buchanan
Counts of orthopedic surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. William J. Buchanan's patients have a median age of 75
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Buchanan's median patient age at 75, with 75% women.
Dr. Buchanan's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 75
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women75%
- Men25%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. William J. Buchanan wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2022
In 2022, Dr. Buchanan wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 2 drugs, with $435 in total drug cost. In 2021, CMS named 67 claims across 2 drugs.
Part D claims, 202255
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$435
Dr. Buchanan's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2022
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2021 to 2022
- 2021
- 2022
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2021: 672022: 5518%
Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2022, 2 in 2021.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. William J. Buchanan has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Buchanan.
Papers1
Recent publications by Dr. Buchanan
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. William J. Buchanan has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Buchanan, most recently CMS Stage 1 2012 in 2011.
Awards and honors for Dr. Buchanan
- 2011
- CMS Stage 1 2012
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. William J. Buchanan graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Dr. Buchanan graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1983.
- Medical school
- Board certified in orthopaedic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. William J. Buchanan accepts plans from 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Buchanan is in network with 1 carrier, including Aetna. EPO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
Plan types Dr. Buchanan accepts, by number of carriers
- EPO1
- HMO1
- Medicare1
- POS1
- PPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. William J. Buchanan's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. William J. Buchanan
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What is Dr. William J. Buchanan's NPI number?
Dr. William J. Buchanan's NPI number is 1700953643. It was assigned on November 29, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. William J. Buchanan?
Dr. William J. Buchanan is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellflower, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. William J. Buchanan practice?
Dr. Buchanan practices at 1301 2nd Ave Sw Ste 306 Suite 306, Largo, FL 33770. Dr. Buchanan also practices at 9400 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706. Dr. Buchanan's primary practice is Motion Medical Group - Largo in Largo, Florida. Dmand AI also links Dr. Buchanan to 1 medical group.
What is Dr. William J. Buchanan's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Buchanan is (855) 920-2377.
What is Dr. William J. Buchanan's medical license number?
Dr. Buchanan holds Florida license ME160242, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. William J. Buchanan been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Buchanan in Florida (2022 to 2027) and California (1984 to 2027).
What medical group is Dr. William J. Buchanan part of?
Dr. Buchanan is linked to Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dmand AI links Dr. Buchanan to 1 more medical group.
Is Dr. William J. Buchanan board certified?
Yes. Dr. Buchanan is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Where did Dr. William J. Buchanan go to medical school?
Dr. Buchanan graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1983.
What drugs does Dr. William J. Buchanan prescribe most?
In 2022 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Buchanan's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen and Meloxicam.
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How long has Dr. William J. Buchanan been practicing?
Dr. Buchanan graduated from medical school in 1983, 43 years ago.
Does Dr. William J. Buchanan do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Buchanan.
What insurance does Dr. William J. Buchanan accept?
Dr. Buchanan is in network with 1 carrier, including Aetna. EPO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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