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Physician Assistant

Cynthia Buchanan, PA

Works at hospitals in San Luis Obispo, CA · Santa Maria, CA · California

Summary

Cynthia Buchanan, PA (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in San Luis Obispo, CA and Santa Maria, CA. NPI 1598952244. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cynthia Buchanan, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
19Years since medical school (graduated 2007)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Sansum ClinicGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Cynthia Buchanan work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Cynthia Buchanan at 3 hospitals: Adventist Health Sierra Vista, French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Cynthia Buchanan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Santa Barbara, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Cynthia Buchanan's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Cynthia Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Cynthia Buchanan offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia Buchanan offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Cynthia Buchanan?
(805) 681-7800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Cynthia Buchanan's NPI number?
1598952244. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Cynthia Buchanan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cynthia Buchanan at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Cynthia Buchanan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cynthia Buchanan as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Sansum Clinic320 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Santa Barbara

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialPA
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598952244
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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