2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487974325 APRN-CNP
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SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in RENO, Nevada. 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
38
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Industry payments
$79.62
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP filed 38 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in RENO, Nevada.

38
Part D claims, 2023
$79.62
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

38 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2010

NPI 1487974325

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

38 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Nevada

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN-CNP. NPI: 1487974325. 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.

SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN-CNP credentials at 1155 MILL ST MS W14, RENO, NV, 89502, with a listed phone of (775) 982-2125. NPI 1487974325 was issued on 06/02/2010. 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 38 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $336 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.9%. 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

1155 MILL ST MS W14
RENO, NV 89502

Provider Details

NPI 1487974325
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN-CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP 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.

COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES LLC
RENO, NV

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$80

Largest payer

Prytime Medical Devices, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

38
Total Claims
$336
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
38
Total Day Supply
396
Generic Drug Cost
$274
Opioid Claims
11 (28.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP's 38 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP's specialty?
SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: APRN-CNP.
How much does SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $336 in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP located?
SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP is located at 1155 MILL ST MS W14, RENO, NV, 89502. Phone: (775) 982-2125.
What is SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP's NPI number?
SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487974325, issued on 06/02/2010.
Does SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.9%.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP accept Medicare?
SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP's credentials?
SARAH BUCHANAN, APRN-CNP's NPI is 1487974325 with credentials APRN-CNP. 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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