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Dr. Stephen Buchanan, MD

Framingham, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Buchanan, Family Medicine Specialist in Framingham, MA?

    Dr. Stephen Buchanan, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Framingham, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Buchanan graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, Family Medicine. Dr. Buchanan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buchanan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buchanan’s office at (508) 626-3655.

    Where did Dr. Buchanan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Boston Medical Center, Family Medicine | Boston University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts Med School

    Is Dr. Buchanan board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Buchanan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Buchanan speak?

    Dr. Buchanan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Buchanan treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buchanan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Buchanan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Buchanan perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Buchanan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buchanan's office.

    Does Dr. Buchanan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buchanan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 626-3655 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buchanan accept in Framingham, MA?

    Dr. Buchanan in Framingham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Health Plans

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Buchanan's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Buchanan's Primary Practice

    571 Union Ave Ste 101

    Framingham, MA 01702

    (508) 626-3655

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    Dr. Stephen Buchanan's Practice 2

    600 Worcester Rd

    Framingham, MA 01702

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    What is Dr. Buchanan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104815398.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buchanan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buchanan

    What is Dr. Stephen Buchanan's specialty?

    Dr. Buchanan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Framingham, MA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Buchanan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Buchanan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Buchanan is affiliated with MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Stephen Buchanan accepting new patients in Framingham, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Buchanan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Buchanan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office at (508) 626-3655 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Buchanan?

    Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office at (508) 626-3655 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Buchanan have?

    Dr. Stephen Buchanan is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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