CHRISTOPHER Q. BUCHANAN M.D. – NPI #1952691404
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN is a physician located in RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1952691404 to CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN on April 18, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207VM0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. 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 CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER Q. BUCHANAN

NPI Number
1952691404
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER Q. BUCHANAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1031 BELLEVUE AVE STE 400
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117-1858
Phone: (314) 977-7455 Fax:
Mailing address
6420 CLAYTON RD STE 2800
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117-1811
Phone: (314) 768-8873 Fax: (314) 768-8776
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 06, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMISSOURI BOARD OF HEALING ARTSMO2015011045
otherTEXAS MEDICAL BOARDTXS1361
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207VM0101X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Primary)		 MO 2015011045
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology		 MO 2015011045

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL - ST LOUIS
      6420 CLAYTON RD
      RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117

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