NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Public Health Dentistry NPI 1093833923 DMD
Verify on CMS → David Buchanan, DMD
Public Health Dentistry in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,129 in Public Health Dentistry, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
191
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Public Health Dentistry avg: 78
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
David Buchanan, DMD filed 191 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Public Health Dentistry in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- 191
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about David Buchanan, DMD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1093833923), first enumerated 03/27/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 191 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1093833923 · Public Health Dentistry
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1093833923
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-NARROW 1,129
- RX-LIGHT 191
- BOOK-THIN 14 in Kentucky
- PHOTO-ENUM Philip Nelson · 2007
David Buchanan, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
191 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about David Buchanan, DMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Public Health Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
191 145% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1093833923 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Public Health Dentistry |
| Credentials | DMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/27/2007 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
191
Total Claims
$572
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 193
- Total Day Supply
- 1,378
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $572
- Opioid Claims
- 55 (28.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 107
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.16
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 43, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Buchanan, DMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
54 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
49 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
44 claims
- Ibuprofen 15
Ibuprofen
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 54 |
| Cephalexin | 49 |
| Amoxicillin | 44 |
| Ibuprofen | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Public Health Dentistry Overview
How David Buchanan, DMD fits within the Public Health Dentistry landscape nationally.
1,129
Public Health Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Public Health Dentistry
78
Avg Claims per Provider
David Buchanan, DMD's 191 claims are above the specialty average of 78.
Nationwide Public Health Dentistry peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Buchanan, both outside Kentucky so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buchanan.
One of 14 Public Health Dentistry providers enrolled in Kentucky, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Kelly Arnold
DMD
Lexington, KY
Dr. Gregory Brussell
DMD
Bardstown, KY
Dr. James Cecil, III
DMD, MPH
Frankfort, KY
Dr. Kelly Chrisco
DMD
Lexington, KY
Dr. Michael Hubbard
D.M.D.
Bowling Green, KY
Compare Public Health Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Buchanan, DMD's specialty? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Credentials: DMD.
How much does David Buchanan, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, David Buchanan, DMD wrote 191 Medicare Part D claims totaling $572 in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is David Buchanan, DMD located? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD is located at 546 PARK ST, Bowling Green, KY, 42103. Phone: (270) 781-3133.
What is David Buchanan, DMD's NPI number? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093833923, issued on 03/27/2007.
Does David Buchanan, DMD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Buchanan, DMD had 55 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.8%.
How many Public Health Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,129 Public Health Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Public Health Dentistry provider writes 78 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Buchanan, DMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, David Buchanan, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Buchanan, DMD accept Medicare? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 191 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Buchanan, DMD's credentials? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD's NPI is 1093833923 with credentials DMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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