Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth N. Buchanan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth N. 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 Elizabeth N. Buchanan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 333 services for Elizabeth N. Buchanan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth N. Buchanan's NPI number?
- 1942970140. 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 Elizabeth N. 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 | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 333 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)44 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)17 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)15 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth N. Buchanan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1141 Moosic St, Suite 3Scranton, PA 18505 (570) 800‑5926
- 1550 Main St, Suite 1Dickson Cty, PA 18447 (570) 550‑0870
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth N. Buchanan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Scranton Urgent Care LLC6 clinicians in the group
- Valley Integrated Urgent Care and Wellness Center Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Scranton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scranton, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Scranton Urgent Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942970140 |
| 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
- 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