25 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Buchanan, Family Medicine Specialist in Knoxville, TN?
Where did Dr. Buchanan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Greenville Hospital System
Medical School: E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn | E TN STATE UNIV J H QUILLEN COLL OF MEDICINE
Is Dr. Buchanan board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James 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
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buchanan typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buchanan typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Buchanan may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
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 call our office at (865) 675-1953 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buchanan accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Buchanan in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buchanan's office located?
Dr. James Buchanan's Primary Practice
1225 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 675-1953
What hospitals are Dr. Buchanan affiliated with?
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 1154310357.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buchanan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buchanan