Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Physician Assistant

Derek J. Buchanan

Sees patients in Charlotte, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Derek J. Buchanan (Physician Assistant) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Charlotte, NC. NPI 1104379502. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Derek J. Buchanan, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
10Years since medical school (graduated 2016)
MaleGender (as listed)
Carolinas Medical CenterGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Derek J. Buchanan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Charlotte, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Derek J. Buchanan's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Derek J. Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek J. Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Derek J. Buchanan offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Derek J. Buchanan offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Derek J. Buchanan?
(704) 512-4808, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Derek J. Buchanan's NPI number?
1104379502. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Derek J. Buchanan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Derek J. Buchanan as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Carolinas Medical Center1,067 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →

Other physician assistants in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

All physician assistants in Charlotte →

Clinician information

Graduation year2016
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104379502
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.

Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians