Dr Edward M Buchanan, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Philadelphia, PA

Dr Edward M Buchanan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Jefferson University Physicians and his current practice location is 833 Chestnut St, Suite 301, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 955-7190.

Dr Edward M Buchanan is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD073952L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609894807.

Contact Information

Dr Edward M Buchanan, MD
833 Chestnut St, Suite 301,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414
(215) 955-7190
(215) 923-9186

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward M Buchanan
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience32 Years
Location833 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Edward M Buchanan attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609894807
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/04/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608848098
  • Enrollment ID: I20040806000748

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward M Buchanan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609894807NPI-NPPES
001861926MedicaidPA
8599700MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD073952L (Pennsylvania)Primary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD073952L (Pennsylvania)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jefferson University Physicians79118191801273

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edward M Buchanan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJefferson University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326093675
PECOS PAC ID: 7911819180
Enrollment ID: O20040225000232

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Edward M Buchanan is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edward M Buchanan, MD
833 Chestnut St, Suite 301,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414

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Dr Edward M Buchanan, MD
833 Chestnut St, Suite 301,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414

Ph: (215) 955-7190

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