31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buchanan, Family Medicine Specialist in Exeter, NH?
Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Exeter, NH with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Buchanan graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed her residency at Eastern Me Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Buchanan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buchanan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buchanan’s office at (603) 772-1436.
Where did Dr. Buchanan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Eastern Me Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Eastern Maine Med Center | Eastern Maine Medical Center Program
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Is Dr. Buchanan board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth 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 here.
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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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 Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buchanan typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Buchanan accept my insurance?
Dr. Buchanan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 772-1436 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buchanan accept in Exeter, NH?
Dr. Buchanan in Exeter, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buchanan's office located?
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 1497714505.
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. Elizabeth Buchanan's specialty?
Dr. Buchanan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Exeter, NH.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buchanan is affiliated with Exeter Hospital, Elliot Hospital, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Concord Hospital, Cheshire Medical Center 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elizabeth Buchanan accepting new patients in Exeter, NH?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office at (603) 772-1436 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Buchanan?
Please contact Dr. Buchanan's office at (603) 772-1436 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan have?
Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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