Mark Gary Buchanan, M.D.
Mark Gary Buchanan is an Urology specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mark Gary Buchanan, M.D. has practiced urology for 30+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd Suite 201, Charleston, SC 29407-4707
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202375/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.05%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
4.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
958
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
528
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,678
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $468k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$782 received from industry
37 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Mark Gary Buchanan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
2687 Lake Park Dr, N Charleston, SC 29406-9100
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Mark Gary Buchanan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Gary Buchanan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charleston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mark Gary Buchanan
Dr. Buchanan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 556-7060.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mark Gary Buchanan
Practice Location
1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd Suite 201, Charleston, SC 29407-4707
Mailing Address
2687 Lake Park Dr, N Charleston, SC 29406-9100
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