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Family Practice

Patricia P. Buchanan, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. Patricia P. Buchanan, MD is a family doctor at 890 River Rd, Eugene, OR 97404. Phone: (541) 688-0674. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Patricia P. Buchanan had 217 Original Medicare patients and 1,448 services. NPI 1487768859. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Patricia P. 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 Patricia P. Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia P. 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 Patricia P. Buchanan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 217 Original Medicare patients and 1,448 services for Patricia P. Buchanan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Patricia P. Buchanan's NPI number?
1487768859. 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 Patricia P. 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 patients217
Services billed to Medicare1,448
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)209 services
  2. Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)127 services
  3. Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)125 services
  4. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)124 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)116 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 pressure66%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Depression29%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Anxiety24%

Hospitals where Patricia P. Buchanan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patricia P. 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • River Road Medical Group6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Eugene

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Eugene, OR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in River Road Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1973 (53 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487768859
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians