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ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA

Dentist in AIKEN, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
163
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in AIKEN, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 163 claims across 99 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA filed 163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AIKEN, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/25/2007

NPI 1023214277

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

163 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Dentist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Dentist share within South Carolina

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA is a Dentist provider practicing in AIKEN, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD, PA. NPI: 1023214277. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DMD, PA credentials at 121 GREENVILLE ST SW, AIKEN, SC, 29801, with a listed phone of (803) 648-3251. NPI 1023214277 was issued on 06/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCHANAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

121 GREENVILLE ST SW
AIKEN, SC 29801

Provider Details

NPI 1023214277
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DMD, PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/25/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

163
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
163
Total Day Supply
1,392
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
16 (9.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
120

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
66
Clindamycin Hcl
38
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dentist Overview

How ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA's 163 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUCHANAN.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA's specialty?
ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA specializes in Dentist and practices in AIKEN, South Carolina. Credentials: DMD, PA.
How much does ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA wrote 163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA located?
ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA is located at 121 GREENVILLE ST SW, AIKEN, SC, 29801. Phone: (803) 648-3251.
What is ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA's NPI number?
ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023214277, issued on 06/25/2007.
Does ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Clindamycin Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA accept Medicare?
ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 163 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA's credentials?
ROBERT BUCHANAN, DMD, PA's NPI is 1023214277 with credentials DMD, PA. 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

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).

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