DUSTIN A. BUCHANAN D.O. – NPI #1356782056
Family Medicine
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
DUSTIN BUCHANAN is a physician located in MUNCIE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356782056 to DUSTIN BUCHANAN on July 10, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Feb 05, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DUSTIN BUCHANAN below.
NPI Profile for
DUSTIN A. BUCHANAN
(about 13 years ago)
MUNCIE, IN 47303 Phone: (765) 281-2000 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Muncie, IN 47303-3428
Phone: (765) 281-2030
Princeton, WV 24740-3719
Phone: (304) 952-4109
RCS PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
MUNCIE, IN 47303-3988 Phone: (765) 254-4009 Fax:
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207QH0002X - Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
IN | 02005192A |
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine |
IN | 02005192A |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
DUSTIN BUCHANAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL2401 UNIVERSITY AVE
MUNCIE, IN 47303
- INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL2401 UNIVERSITY AVE
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