Quick answers
- Does William F. Buchner Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William F. Buchner Jr. 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 William F. Buchner Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 343 Original Medicare patients and 679 services for William F. Buchner Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William F. Buchner Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1154304574. 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 William F. Buchner Jr., 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 | 343 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 679 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)155 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)140 services
- Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope (43248)71 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)54 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)48 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where William F. Buchner Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William F. Buchner Jr. 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.
- Affiliate of Vitruvian HealthCleveland, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440185
Practice locations
Addresses where William F. Buchner Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2415 Chambliss Ave NWCleveland, TN 37311
- 2415 Chambliss NwaveCleveland, TN 37311 (423) 559‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William F. Buchner Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastrointestinal Associates of Cleveland, PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastrointestinal Associates of Cleveland, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154304574 |
| 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