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Dr. Bernard Buchanan, MD, PHD

Owensboro, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Buchanan, Internist in Owensboro, KY?

    Dr. Bernard Buchanan, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Owensboro, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Buchanan graduated from Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwest Affil Hosps. Dr. Buchanan is fluent in English, 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 (270) 926-2273.

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

    • Fellowship: Edward Hines Jr Va Hospital

    • Residency: Northwest Affil Hosps

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Medicine

    Is Dr. Buchanan board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Bernard Buchanan, MD, PHD 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

    What conditions does Dr. Buchanan treat?

    As a Internist, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Episode
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Magnesium Levels
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Magnesium Deficiency
    • Magnesium Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8342: Hypomagnesemia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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 Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bernard 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 (270) 926-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buchanan accept in Owensboro, KY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Buchanan's office located?

    Dr. Bernard Buchanan's Primary Practice

    1030 Burlew Blvd Ste A

    Owensboro, KY 42303

    (270) 926-2273

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    Dr. Bernard Buchanan's Practice 2

    24 Madison Square Dr

    Madisonville, KY 42431

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    Dr. Bernard Buchanan's Practice 3

    2804 Frederica St Ste 2

    Owensboro, KY 42301

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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 1881623395.

    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. Bernard Buchanan's specialty?

    Dr. Buchanan is a Internist near Owensboro, KY.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Buchanan to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Buchanan is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Baptist Health Paducah which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Bernard Buchanan accepting new patients in Owensboro, KY?

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

    Does Dr. Bernard Buchanan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office at (270) 926-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bernard Buchanan?

    Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office at (270) 926-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bernard Buchanan have?

    Dr. Bernard Buchanan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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