Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buchanan, Interventional Cardiologist in Wilmington, NC?
Where did Dr. Buchanan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery | New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Buchanan board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. William Buchanan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal 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 an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Buchanan typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Buchanan typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. William Buchanan may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buchanan accept my insurance?
Dr. Buchanan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buchanan accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Buchanan in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buchanan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Buchanan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Buchanan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Buchanan's NPI number?A 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 1225146210.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buchanan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buchanan