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Dr. Adam G Buchanan , MD

Ophthalmology • Puyallup, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Adam Buchanan, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Puyallup, WA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Buchanan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1703 S MERIDIAN STE 101.

Dr. Buchanan is affiliated with Ophthalmic Plastic And Cosmetic Surgery Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1703 S Meridian Ste 101

Puyallup, WA 983717590

Telephone 2538483000
Fax 2538458750
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Puyallup, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +2.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Puyallup, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buchanan (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Puyallup Specialty Average (26.0 Years) 26.0 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
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit
4,000 14 $10.00 $6.26
92285 Photography of content of eyes
531 502 $100.00 $19.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
335 335 $200.00 $159.98
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
260 248 $135.00 $44.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
181 148 $105.00 $84.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
123 123 $175.00 $106.72
67840 Removal of eyelid growth
103 85 $550.00 $241.50
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
76 76 $3842.11 $762.25
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening
68 58 $623.53 $115.92
67903 Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis
43 43 $2553.49 $549.17
67924 Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect
33 32 $1612.12 $251.45
67917 Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
32 32 $2100.00 $509.66
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face
31 13 $503.23 $168.36
68326 Reconstruction of conjunctiva
30 30 $1866.67 $659.63
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid
29 29 $3603.45 $816.09
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
25 20 $93.60 $47.15
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
22 22 $1700.00 $606.80
67810 Biopsy of eyelid
12 12 $350.00 $165.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD60745457

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO 2008004481

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
2079961 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ophthalmic Plastic And Cosmetic Surgery Inc

3530 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 630106101

Phone: 6365480908

Ophthalmic Plastic And Cosmetic Surgery Inc

12990 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO 631311860

Phone: 3145673567

Secondary Practice Locations

5225 Cirque Dr W Ste 200

University Place, WA 984673639

Phone: 2538483000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003827171

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jennifer Pinson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023217981

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1053322156

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1053496919

Doctor of Optometry

Kari Walen , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053969451

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Mackenzie Schumann , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1063033900

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #2008004481 in MO)

NPI Profile Active August 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2017

Registered at 1703 S MERIDIAN STE 101, PUYALLUP, WA 983717590 (Tel: 2538483000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2017

Registered at 1703 S MERIDIAN STE 101, PUYALLUP, WA 983717590 (Tel: (253) 848-3000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 07, 2017

Recorded as ADAM BUCHANAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #MD60745457 in WA)

NPI Profile Active July 16, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2009

Registered at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SUITE 12C, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101032 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2009

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, C B 8096, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 16, 2009

Recorded as ADAM BUCHANAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #2008004481 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 04, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134276280
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 04, 2007
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1703 S Meridian Ste 101

Puyallup, WA 983717590

Phone: 2538483000

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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