Dr Christopher Allen Buchanan, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Montrose, CO

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Dr Christopher Allen Buchanan, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Montrose, Colorado. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1871 E Main St, Montrose, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 615-7210.

Dr Christopher Allen Buchanan is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 2515) 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 1326096736.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Allen Buchanan, OD
1871 E Main St,
Montrose, CO 81401-3824
(970) 615-7210
(970) 615-7230

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Allen Buchanan
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location1871 E Main St, Montrose, Colorado
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 Christopher Allen Buchanan attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326096736
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/31/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961459367
  • Enrollment ID: I20060413000359

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Allen Buchanan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326096736NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2515 (Colorado)Primary

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 Christopher Allen Buchanan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider Name1 Hour Eyedocs, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760885537
PECOS PAC ID: 5890010177
Enrollment ID: O20150209000022

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 Christopher Allen 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 Christopher Allen Buchanan, OD
1871 E Main St,
Montrose, CO 81401-3824

Ph: (970) 615-7210		Dr Christopher Allen Buchanan, OD
1871 E Main St,
Montrose, CO 81401-3824

Ph: (970) 615-7210

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