Quick answers
- Does Rica Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rica 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 Rica Buchanan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 233 services for Rica Buchanan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rica Buchanan's NPI number?
- 1508251216. 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 Rica 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 | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 233 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (00560)18 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)18 services
- Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)16 services
- Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm (00410)15 services
- Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (93320)14 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%
- Ischemic heart disease64%
- Atrial fibrillation61%
- Heart failure55%
- Arthritis47%
Hospitals where Rica Buchanan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rica 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.
- Inova Fairfax HospitalFalls Church, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490063
Practice locations
Addresses where Rica Buchanan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2501 Parkers LnAlexandria, VA 22306 (703) 664‑7000
- 3300 Gallows RdFalls Church, VA 22042 (703) 776‑4001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rica Buchanan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northstar Anesthesia of Virginia, LLC406 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Alexandria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alexandria, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northstar Anesthesia of Virginia, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508251216 |
| 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