Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr., DO

  • Dallas, TX
  • General surgeon
NPI1932143823
Publications
1
Industry payments
$18
Affiliated sites
1
Medical group
1
Insurance carriers
13
Practice address
4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
Practice phone
Call (615) 355-3451
Professional email
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Dallas VA Medical Center

Dallas, Texas

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Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. is a general surgeon in Dallas, Texas

Dr. Buchanan practices at Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Buchanan's NPI, 1932143823, was assigned on June 15, 2006. Dr. Buchanan graduated from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975. Dr. Buchanan holds Texas license E4229.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
June 15, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(615) 355-3451
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1975

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. practices at Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas

Dr. Buchanan's primary practice is Dallas VA Medical Center, at 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 in Dallas County. The practice phone is (615) 355-3451.

  • Dallas VA Medical Center
    4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 · Dallas CountyPhone(615) 355-3451

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Buchanan's primary practice is Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dmand AI also links Dr. Buchanan to 1 physician office and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr.'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.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Dallas VA Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+1 more site and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. is one of 1,939 general surgeons in Texas

Surgery is Dr. Buchanan's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Buchanan is board certified in 1976 - 2005 by the OH State License. Dr. Buchanan is licensed in Texas.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Surgery, TexasPrimaryLicense E4229 · taxonomy 208600000X

General surgeons near Dr. Buchanan

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr.'s patients have a median age of 66

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Buchanan's median patient age at 66, with 100% women.

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Median age 66

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women100%
  • Men0%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. has 1 publication on record

Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Buchanan.

Papers1

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. received $18 in industry payments in 2018

CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Buchanan from 1 drug or device company in 2018. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Next Science LLC paid the most, $18.

Companies that paid Dr. Buchanan the most, 2018 to 2018

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. graduated from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Buchanan graduated from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975.

  1. Medical schoolTexas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  2. Board certified in 1976 - 2005OH State License
  3. Board certified in 1975 - 2025TX State License

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Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. accepts plans from 13 insurance carriers

Dr. Buchanan is in network with 13 carriers, including United Healthcare, Aetna and Alliant Health Plans. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Elevance
  • HCSC
  • Baylor Scott and White
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • +5 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Buchanan accepts, by number of carriers

  1. HMO8
  2. PPO7
  3. EPO2
  4. POS2
  5. Medicare1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr.'s profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr.'s NPI number?

Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr.'s NPI number is 1932143823. It was assigned on June 15, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr.?

Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. is a general surgeon in Dallas, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).

Where does Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. practice?

Dr. Buchanan practices at 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216. Dr. Buchanan's primary practice is Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dmand AI also links Dr. Buchanan to 1 physician office and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr.'s office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Buchanan is (615) 355-3451.

What is Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr.'s medical license number?

Dr. Buchanan holds Texas license E4229.

Is Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. board certified?

Yes. Dr. Buchanan is board certified in 1976 - 2005 by the OH State License.

Where did Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. go to medical school?

Dr. Buchanan graduated from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975.

Has Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $18 in general payments to Dr. Buchanan from 1 company from 2018 to 2018. The largest total came from Next Science LLC.

How long has Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. been practicing?

Dr. Buchanan graduated from medical school in 1975, 51 years ago.

Does Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. do research?

Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Buchanan.

What insurance does Dr. Sam W. Buchanan Jr. accept?

Dr. Buchanan is in network with 13 carriers, including United Healthcare, Aetna and Alliant Health Plans. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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