Dale Buchanan, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
17+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dale Buchanan
Dale Buchanan, FNP is a healthcare provider practicing in Marion, NC.
Specialty Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
18
Years Experience
2
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Nurse PractitionerCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine
Class of 2008
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 171146 | Nurse Practitioner | — |
| North Carolina | 5004343 | Nurse Practitioner |
Public Data Summary for Dale Buchanan
With 17 years of practice, Dale Buchanan is an established nurse practitioner provider, FNP, after earning their medical degree at East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 2008. Dale currently practices across 2 facilities, including Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc in Marion, North Carolina. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407097520, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dale Buchanan as a lower-volume nurse practitioner provider, treating approximately 110 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 173 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Nurse Practitioner Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 28752
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dale Buchanan
What does Dale Buchanan specialize in?
Dale Buchanan specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Dale Buchanan practice?
Dale Buchanan practices at Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc in Marion, North Carolina. Dale is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dale Buchanan accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dale Buchanan accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 110 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dale Buchanan's NPI number?
Dale Buchanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407097520. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dale Buchanan been practicing?
Dale Buchanan has approximately 17 years of practice experience, having graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 2008.