Active NPI 1326096736 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Allen Buchanan , OD

Optometrist • Montrose, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Buchanan, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Montrose, CO. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1998, Dr. Buchanan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1871 E MAIN ST.

Dr. Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam of visual field with limited testing, photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1871 E Main St

Montrose, CO 814013824

Telephone 9706157210

Fax 9706157230

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 1 Hour Eyedocs, Llc Facility NPI 1760885537

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Montrose, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +1.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.9 Yrs

State Avg: 19.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Montrose, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

42.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buchanan (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Montrose Specialty Average (26.9 Years) 26.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	188	188	$10.00	$9.87
92250 Photography of the retina	167	162	$36.95	$21.00
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	149	148	$180.00	$127.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	74	74	$180.00	$150.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	51	$95.00	$91.34
92134 Imaging of retina	61	55	$50.00	$40.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	42	$106.93	$105.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	15	11	$500.40	$108.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	11	$90.00	$64.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	166	162	$10.00	$9.88
92250 Photography of the retina	148	142	$34.73	$20.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	134	133	$180.00	$129.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$180.00	$153.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	52	$105.00	$103.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	43	$95.00	$91.24
92134 Imaging of retina	55	47	$50.00	$41.37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	27	17	$500.40	$108.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	11	$90.00	$64.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	11	$50.00	$34.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	219	218	$10.00	$9.92
92250 Photography of the retina	158	155	$35.44	$20.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	150	147	$180.00	$130.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	92	92	$180.00	$154.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	62	$95.00	$92.55
92134 Imaging of retina	52	46	$50.00	$41.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$105.00	$103.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$90.00	$65.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	225	223	$10.00	$10.00
92250 Photography of the retina	174	164	$38.97	$24.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	149	147	$178.39	$131.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	95	95	$180.00	$156.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	58	$95.00	$93.75
92134 Imaging of retina	62	56	$50.00	$42.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	38	$105.00	$105.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	20	13	$500.40	$108.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$90.00	$66.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	207	203	$10.00	$9.97
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	144	142	$160.00	$130.10
92250 Photography of the retina	136	129	$36.91	$26.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	78	78	$179.74	$155.02
92134 Imaging of retina	56	47	$50.00	$42.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	49	$95.00	$76.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	37	$105.00	$104.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	241	241	$10.00	$9.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	144	142	$160.00	$128.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	126	126	$160.00	$153.40
92250 Photography of the retina	100	95	$56.30	$43.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	57	$95.00	$75.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	43	$105.00	$103.48
92134 Imaging of retina	48	40	$50.00	$41.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	27	18	$500.39	$129.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	14	$90.00	$65.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	267	261	$10.00	$9.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	150	150	$160.00	$149.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	132	128	$160.00	$125.06
92250 Photography of the retina	108	101	$61.44	$53.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	51	$105.00	$102.81
92134 Imaging of retina	57	50	$50.00	$40.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	47	$95.00	$71.93
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	16	$90.00	$63.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	151	148	$10.00	$9.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	116	$160.00	$120.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	96	96	$160.00	$145.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	58	$105.00	$102.16
92250 Photography of the retina	72	66	$63.74	$61.92
92134 Imaging of retina	64	49	$50.00	$39.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	44	$95.00	$71.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	14	$90.00	$62.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-31

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 2515

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location May 31, 2024

Registered at 1871 E MAIN ST, MONTROSE, CO 814013824 (Tel: 9706157210)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2024

Registered at 1871 E MAIN ST, MONTROSE, CO 814013824 (Tel: 9706157210)

✅

NPI Profile Active January 15, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location January 15, 2010

Registered at 16750 S TOWNSEND AVE, MONTROSE, CO 814015410 (Tel: 9702400439)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address January 15, 2010

Registered at 16750 S TOWNSEND AVE, MONTROSE, CO 814015410 (Tel: 9702400439)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 15, 2010

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN, O.D.

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 15, 2010

Optometrist (License #2515 in CO)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Christopher Buchanan. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326096736

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 05, 2006

Last Update: May 31, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1871 E Main St

Montrose, CO 814013824

Phone: 9706157210

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.