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Deactivated NPI 1942310784 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Bruce Douglas Buchanan , MD

Internal Medicine • Tacoma, WA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Bruce Buchanan has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date August 30, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date January 25, 2023
Total Practice Duration ~17 Years of Practice (2006 – 2023)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Bruce Buchanan, MD was a registered Internal Medicine practicing in Tacoma, WA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 17 years, Dr. Buchanan provided care at the practice location at 1708 E 44TH ST until profile deactivation on 2023-01-25.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1708 E 44th St

Tacoma, WA 984044611

Telephone 2534714553
Fax 2534745395
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Community Health Care Facility NPI 1861610933

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 20.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
273 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (3169 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WA MD00011406

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

34 Associated Practitioners
Julie Hills , RN

Registered Nurse - Obstetric, High-Risk

NPI 1003372921

Registered Nurse

Alexandra Zepeda

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

NPI 1013513399
NPI 1013636117

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1023740636

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Cynthia Brooke , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1033192984

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Patricia Martinez

Registered Nurse - Case Management

NPI 1043639776

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated January 25, 2023

Record deactivated on January 25, 2023

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 10, 2022

Internal Medicine (License #011406 in WA)

NPI Profile Active March 20, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 20, 2012

Registered at 1708 E 44TH ST, TACOMA, WA 984044611 (Tel: 2534714553)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 20, 2012

Registered at 101 E 26TH ST, ATTENTION : HR, TACOMA, WA 984211108 (Tel: 2535974550)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 20, 2012

Recorded as BRUCE BUCHANAN, M.D.

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

Internal Medicine (License #MD00011406 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942310784
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006
Last Update: March 20, 2012
Deactivation Date: January 25, 2023

Mailing Address

101 E 26th St, Attention : Hr

Tacoma, WA 984211108

Phone: 2535974550

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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