Active NPI 1609073923 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laura Susan Buchanan , MD

Surgery • Baltimore, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laura Buchanan, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Baltimore, MD. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Buchanan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 22 S GREENE ST.

Dr. Buchanan is affiliated with Shock Trauma Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

22 S Greene St

Baltimore, MD 212011544

Telephone 4103286704

Fax 4103284124

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Maryland Physicians P.a. Facility NPI 1689623175

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

West Virginia University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Baltimore, MD

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -1.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.8 Yrs

State Avg: 28.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

266 Specialists

Practicing in Baltimore, MD (717 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buchanan (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Baltimore Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	183	97	$230.00	$79.66
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	75	35	$330.00	$120.67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$859.00	$176.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	192	84	$330.00	$123.12
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	150	77	$230.00	$82.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	318	125	$230.00	$75.03
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	184	57	$330.00	$107.81
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	11	$125.00	$40.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	215	106	$230.00	$76.37
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	107	41	$330.00	$110.05
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	41	18	$125.00	$40.84
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	12	12	$437.50	$125.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	308	96	$230.00	$77.63
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	92	36	$125.00	$42.12
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	79	28	$336.90	$112.34
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	24	$325.00	$109.81
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	24	24	$375.00	$128.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	706	167	$230.00	$76.95
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	152	69	$125.00	$41.68
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	73	72	$325.00	$106.51
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	56	56	$375.00	$124.35
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	53	29	$330.00	$105.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	530	127	$230.00	$76.94
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	109	34	$330.00	$110.32
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	82	44	$125.00	$41.54
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	49	48	$325.00	$107.78
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	49	49	$375.00	$123.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	495	138	$230.00	$75.83
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	129	34	$330.00	$108.23
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	79	40	$126.33	$41.32
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	72	72	$325.00	$107.09
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	41	41	$375.00	$123.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$145.00	$26.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MD D73010

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical Assistance

551171200 (MD)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Shock Trauma Associates Pa

22 S Green St, Baltimore, MD 212011544

Phone: 4103286704

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Diane Mae Rose Dy , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023407335

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Sukhwant Sidhu , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1043249139

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Michael Broussard , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1043491921

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Rebecca Duncan , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1053573311

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Yaniv Ergas , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1114320546

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Jeffrey Rea , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1124206347

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 20, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2012

Registered at 22 S GREENE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 212011544 (Tel: 4103286704)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 64793, BALTIMORE, MD 212644793 (Tel: 4103286704)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 20, 2012

Recorded as LAURA BUCHANAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2012

Surgery (License #D73010 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609073923

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 29, 2007

Last Update: February 20, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 64793

Baltimore, MD 212644793

Phone: 4103286704

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

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