Quick answers
- Does Paola S. Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paola S. Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paola S. Buchanan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 352 Original Medicare patients and 1,466 services for Paola S. Buchanan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paola S. Buchanan's NPI number?
- 1104423482. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Paola S. Buchanan, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 352 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,466 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)758 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)408 services
- Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes (99316)101 services
- Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99315)92 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)49 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis71%
- Anxiety64%
- Depression59%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
Hospitals where Paola S. Buchanan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paola S. Buchanan at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- South Shore HospitalSouth Weymouth, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220100
Practice locations
Addresses where Paola S. Buchanan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 Old W Elm StPembroke, MA 02359 (781) 202‑9292
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paola S. Buchanan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pembroke Medical Associates Inc26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Pembroke
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pembroke, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pembroke Medical Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Massachusetts Medical School |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104423482 |
| Corrections | Report 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians