Sheryl Lynn Buchanan-Foster, FNP
Sheryl Lynn Buchanan-Foster is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Memphis, TN with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sheryl Lynn Buchanan-Foster, FNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Memphis, TN. She has been in practice for 14+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3238 Players Club Cir, Memphis, TN 38125-8843
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.22%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
2.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.8%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
117
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
114
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,663
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $162k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Sheryl Lynn Buchanan-Foster
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sheryl Lynn Buchanan-Foster for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Memphis 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 Sheryl Lynn Buchanan-Foster
NPI records show Dr. Buchanan-Foster as active with telehealth listed in Memphis, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 869-5744.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sheryl Lynn Buchanan-Foster
Practice Location
3238 Players Club Cir, Memphis, TN 38125-8843
Mailing Address
3238 Players Club Cir, Memphis, TN 38125-8843
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