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Active NPI 1538561576 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Rachel Buchanan , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Gainesville, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Rachel Buchanan, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Gainesville, FL. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Rachel Buchanan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1600 SW ARCHER RD.

Rachel Buchanan is affiliated with Villages Regional Hospital Physician Services Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1600 Sw Archer Rd

Gainesville, FL 326103003

Telephone 3522650535
Fax 3526274173
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Faculty Associates, Inc Facility NPI 1659322014

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Gainesville, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs +3.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 8.8 Yrs
State Avg: 11.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
439 Specialists

Practicing in Gainesville, FL (10376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
97.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buchanan (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Gainesville Specialty Average (8.8 Years) 8.8 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
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope
11 11 $80.00 $2.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-07
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 2026017165

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 001005233

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License FL PA9110700

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License TN 2933

Definition to come...

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X

State License TN 2933

Definition to come...

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License FL 9110700

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
110797900 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Villages Regional Hospital Physician Services Llc

10435 Se 170th Pl, Summerfield, FL 344918998

Phone: 3522553615

Villages Regional Hospital Physician Services Llc

400 Health Park Blvd, St Augustine, FL 320865784

Phone: 9048231447

Villages Regional Hospital Physician Services Llc

300 Health Park Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 320863705

Phone: 9048195861

Secondary Practice Locations

6440 W Newberry Rd Ste 102

Gainesville, FL 326054368

Phone: 3523335610

1201 S Grand Blvd

Saint Louis, MO 631041016

Phone: 3146172000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Andrew Gleissner , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013776764

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Rakel Zarb , MD

Plastic Surgery

NPI 1023513967

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Caitlin Burnett , DNP, FNP-C, ENP, RN

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1023715273

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified), ENP, Registered Nurse

Latoya Adams , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1043903578

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Mary Slaughter , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1063050292

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Jonathan Chappell , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063271930

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 07, 2026

Physician Assistant (License #2026017165 in MO)

📍
Updated Practice Location October 09, 2025

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 326103003 (Tel: 3522650535)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 09, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #PA9110700 in FL)

📍
Updated Practice Location July 22, 2022

Registered at 6440 W NEWBERRY RD STE 102, GAINESVILLE, FL 326054368 (Tel: 3523335610)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2022

Registered at 16241 NW 206TH DR, HIGH SPRINGS, FL 326438130 (Tel: 8282603792)

NPI Profile Active February 29, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 29, 2016

Registered at 2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY, KINGSPORT, TN 376607475 (Tel: 4232305000)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address February 29, 2016

Registered at 105 W STONE DR, SUITE 6A, KINGSPORT, TN 376603365 (Tel: 4234087220)

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 29, 2016

Recorded as RACHEL BUCHANAN, PA-C

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 29, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #001005233 in NC)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 22, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538561576
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 22, 2014
Last Update: May 07, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

16241 Nw 206th Dr

High Springs, FL 326438130

Phone: 8282603792

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