Dr. Robert T Buchanan
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Highlands, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 55+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Robert T Buchanan, MD, is a Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery specialist in Highlands, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Highlands Cashiers Hospital Inc. Dr. Robert T Buchanan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 526-3783 to request Dr. Robert T Buchanan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Robert T Buchanan |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3971559493 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 55 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Robert T Buchanan attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1969.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1639135692
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Robert T Buchanan
Medical Licenses
Dr. Robert T Buchanan has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery for over 55 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
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| 18084 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Highlands, North Carolina | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
209 Hospital Dr
Suite 202
Highlands, NC 28741-6326
Phone: (828) 526-3783
Fax: (828) 526-9730
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, September 22, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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