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Who is Dr. Buchanan, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Matthew Buchanan, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Buchanan completed his residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Buchanan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buchanan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buchanan’s office at (703) 525-2200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Buchanan?
Dr. Matthew Buchanan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Buchanan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chattanooga/TN community, Dr. Buchanan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Buchanan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Columbus, OH USA | Perth Orthopaedics Sports Medicine
Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Buchanan board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Buchanan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2006
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 Foot and Ankle Surgeon, 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:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Bunion
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Valgus
- Big Toe Deformity
- Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
- M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
Also known as:
- Stiff Big Toe
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Rigidus
- Big Toe Arthritis
- Frozen Big Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
What procedures does Dr. Buchanan perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Buchanan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Toe Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Foot Fusion Surgery with Bone Cut
- Foot Tendon or Joint Lesion Removal
- Foot Bone Surgery with Graft
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Toe Phalangeal Osteotomy
- Toe Shortening Surgery
- Toe Deformity Correction
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Midfoot Arthrodesis
- Flatfoot Correction Surgery
- Tarsometatarsal Fusion
- Foot Bone Fusion
- Foot ganglion cyst removal
- Foot tendon sheath excision
- Foot synovectomy
- Foot lesion surgery
- Tarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Osteotomy
- Bone Grafting Foot Surgery
- Foot Reconstruction Surgery
- Kidner procedure
- Flatfoot correction surgery
- Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair
CPT Codes:
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28312: Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational correction; other phalanges, any toe
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28735: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse; with osteotomy (eg, flatfoot correction)
- 28090: Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule (including synovectomy) (eg, cyst or ganglion); foot
- 28305: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus; with autograft (includes obtaining graft) (eg, Fowler type)
- 28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- First Metatarsal Bone Surgery with Graft
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Foot Bone Osteotomy
- Metatarsal Lengthening/Shortening
- Foot Bone Reshaping with Graft
CPT Codes:
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
- 28307: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal with autograft (other than first toe)
Also known as:
- Large Bone Graft
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Repair (Both Collateral Ligaments)
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
- Ankle Collateral Ligament Repair
- Disrupted Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Sprain Surgery
- Lateral and Medial Ankle Ligament Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
- 27696: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; both collateral ligaments
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Graft
- Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
- Toe Joint Capsule Release
- Toe Capsulotomy
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
- Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Multiple Tendon Release in Leg/Ankle
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
- Leg Tendon Tenolysis
- Ankle Tendon Release Surgery
- Flexor/Extensor Tendon Adhesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
- 27681: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; multiple tendons (through separate incision[s])
Also known as:
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Joint Fusion
- Great Toe Arthrodesis
- MTP Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
- Ankle Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Arthrodesis
- Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
- Talocalcaneal Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
- 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
Also known as:
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Ankle arthroplasty with implant
- Total ankle prosthesis
- Ankle joint replacement
CPT Codes:
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Big Toe Bone Realignment
- Sesamoid Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28298: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with proximal phalanx osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
- Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
- Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
- Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
- 27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
Also known as:
- Partial Fibula Bone Removal
- Shin Bone Partial Removal
- Fibula Osteomyelitis Surgery
- Bone Excision (Fibula)
- Craterization of Fibula
- Tibia Bone Excision
- Shin Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27641: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); fibula
- 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
- Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
- Midtarsal Arthrodesis
- Tarsometatarsal Fusion
- Foot Joint Immobilization
- Midfoot Fusion
- Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
- Foot Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
- 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Leg Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Reconstruction Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
- 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Repair of Dislocating Peroneal Tendons with Fibula Bone Cut
- Peroneal Tendon Stabilization with Osteotomy
- Ankle Tendon Dislocation Repair
- Fibular Osteotomy for Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27676: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; with fibular osteotomy
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Morton's Neuroma Removal
- Excision of Morton's Neuroma
- Interdigital Neuroma Excision
- Foot Nerve Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Cyst Removal
- Ganglion Cyst Excision (Ankle)
- Tendon Sheath Lesion Removal
- Ankle Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27630: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or capsule (eg, cyst or ganglion), leg and/or ankle
Also known as:
- Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
- Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
- Metatarsal Fixation
- Broken Foot Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Open Toe Joint Dislocation Repair
- MTP Joint Dislocation Surgery
- Toe Dislocation Fixation
- Foot Joint Dislocation Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28645: Open treatment of metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Deformity Correction
- Cavus Foot Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28309: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; multiple (eg, Swanson type cavus foot procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Compartment Decompression Surgery (Posterior)
- Posterior Compartment Fasciotomy
- Leg Fasciotomy
- Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome Surgery
- Leg Pressure Release Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27601: Decompression fasciotomy, leg; posterior compartment(s) only
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
- Neuroplasty
- Nerve Decompression
- Nerve Release Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Buchanan accept my insurance?
Dr. Buchanan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 525-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buchanan accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Buchanan in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buchanan's office located?
Dr. Matthew Buchanan's Primary Practice
2415 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(703) 525-2200
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 1326044298.
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. Matthew Buchanan's specialty?
Dr. Buchanan is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Buchanan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Buchanan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buchanan is affiliated with VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center 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
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Is Matthew Buchanan accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Buchanan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Buchanan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office at (703) 525-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Buchanan?
Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office at (703) 525-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Buchanan have?
Dr. Matthew Buchanan is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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