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Ophthalmology

Adam G. Buchanan, MD

Sees patients in Des Peres, MO · Arnold, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Adam G. Buchanan, MD is an ophthalmologist at 12990 Manchester Rd, Suite 102, Des Peres, MO 63131. Phone: (314) 567-3567. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Adam G. Buchanan had 607 Original Medicare patients and 6,077 services. NPI 1134276280. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 12990 Manchester Rd, Suite 102, Des Peres, MO 63131 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (314) 567‑3567
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Inc
  • Medical school: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine · graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Adam G. Buchanan, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Adam G. Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Adam G. 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 Adam G. Buchanan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 607 Original Medicare patients and 6,077 services for Adam G. Buchanan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Adam G. Buchanan's NPI number?
1134276280. 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 Adam G. 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 patients607
Services billed to Medicare6,077
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)4,000 services
  2. Photography of content of eyes (92285)531 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)335 services
  4. Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)260 services
  5. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)181 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Practice locations

Addresses where Adam G. Buchanan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Adam G. Buchanan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Inc5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Missouri

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134276280
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians