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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1104423482 NP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Pembroke, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paola Buchanan, NP filed 2,509 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Pembroke, Massachusetts.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Paola Buchanan, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,509 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Paola Buchanan, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,509 96% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
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).
Paola Buchanan, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 15 OLD WEST ELM ST, Pembroke, MA, 02359, with a listed phone of (781) 924-5980. NPI 1104423482 was issued on 10/08/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,509 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $144K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.1%.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1104423482 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/08/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paola Buchanan, NP 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.
Pembroke Medical Associates Inc
Pembroke, MA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Paola Buchanan, NP. To verify Paola Buchanan, NP's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,509
Total Claims
$144K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,520
- Total Day Supply
- 44,560
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
- Opioid Claims
- 404 (16.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 86
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.37
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 92, 85+: 102
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paola Buchanan, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
167 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
158 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
105 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
78 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
75 claims
- Eliquis 59
Eliquis
59 claims
- Furosemide 59
Furosemide
59 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 59
Sertraline Hcl
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 167 |
| Lorazepam | 158 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 105 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 78 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 75 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 59 |
| Furosemide | 59 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Paola Buchanan, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Paola Buchanan, NP's 2,509 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buchanan.
Dr. Julie Abert
NP
Feeding Hills, MA
Dr. Francisca Adams
MSN, APRN, BC
Waltham, MA
Jeanne Adrien
Danvers, MA
Dr. Steven Afrow
NP
Boston, MA
Dr. Nadege Alce
RN
Rockland, MA
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paola Buchanan, NP's specialty? ▼
Paola Buchanan, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Pembroke, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP.
How much does Paola Buchanan, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paola Buchanan, NP wrote 2,509 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144K in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
Where is Paola Buchanan, NP located? ▼
Paola Buchanan, NP is located at 15 OLD WEST ELM ST, Pembroke, MA, 02359. Phone: (781) 924-5980.
What is Paola Buchanan, NP's NPI number? ▼
Paola Buchanan, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104423482, issued on 10/08/2020.
Does Paola Buchanan, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paola Buchanan, NP had 404 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.1%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paola Buchanan, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paola Buchanan, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Lorazepam, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paola Buchanan, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Paola Buchanan, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,509 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paola Buchanan, NP's credentials? ▼
Paola Buchanan, NP's NPI is 1104423482 with credentials NP. 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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