NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1154990638 DO
Verify on CMS → Michael Buchanan, DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Shreveport, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 351,014 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 77 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 488
What the federal data shows
Michael Buchanan, DO filed 1,261 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥78th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michael Buchanan, DO
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1154990638), first enumerated 06/21/2021.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,261 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1154990638 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1154990638
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-MEGA 351K Student in
- RX-MID 1,261
- BOOK-LIGHT 4,673 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Stepan Esagian · 2021
Michael Buchanan, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,261 ≥ 78th percentile 78% 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 Michael Buchanan, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
1,261 158% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Louisiana 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 | 1154990638 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2021 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Buchanan, DO bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Sound Physicians OF Wyoming LLC
Casper, WY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
1,261
Total Claims
$112K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,684.1
- Total Day Supply
- 47,951
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.65
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 32, 75-84: 13, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Buchanan, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
81 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
65 claims
- Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine Er
61 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
57 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
48 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
43 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
40 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
36 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 65 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 57 |
| Losartan Potassium | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 43 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 36 |
| Carvedilol | 35 |
| Omeprazole | 35 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Michael Buchanan, DO fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
351,014
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
488
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Buchanan, DO's 1,261 claims are above the specialty average of 488.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Buchanan, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buchanan.
One of 4,673 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Buchanan, DO's specialty? ▼
Michael Buchanan, DO specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Shreveport, Louisiana. Credentials: DO.
How much does Michael Buchanan, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michael Buchanan, DO wrote 1,261 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Buchanan, DO located? ▼
Michael Buchanan, DO is located at 1501 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA, 71103. Phone: (318) 626-0434.
What is Michael Buchanan, DO's NPI number? ▼
Michael Buchanan, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154990638, issued on 06/21/2021.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 351,014 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 488 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Buchanan, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Buchanan, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Nifedipine Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Buchanan, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Buchanan, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,261 Part D claims and 77 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Buchanan, DO's credentials? ▼
Michael Buchanan, DO's NPI is 1154990638 with credentials DO. 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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