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Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry and Neurosurgery

St. Louis University School of Medicine

3705 Medical Parkway Suite 520
Austin, TX 78705

(512) 298-3637

Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD is a psychiatrist in Austin, TX specializing in psychiatry and neurosurgery. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas (UT) System, Dell Seton Medical Center, Ascension, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Williamson, Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus and SENIOR ADULTS SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE PA.

Office Locations

3705 Medical Parkway Suite 520
Austin, TX 78705

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cranial neurostimulator implantation

neurostimulator replacement

In 2023, Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD performed more cranial neurostimulator implantation, and neurostimulator replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2012 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144
hospital care	11
implant surgery	38
inpatient care	11
neurostimulator lead placement	36
neurostimulator replacement	38
spinal procedures	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2013 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
hospital care	29
implant surgery	37
inpatient care	29
neurostimulator lead placement	33
neurostimulator replacement	37
spinal procedures	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	11
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2014 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	11
doctor visit	196
hospital care	54
implant surgery	47
inpatient care	54
neurostimulator lead placement	57
neurostimulator replacement	47
spinal procedures	93

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	17
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2015 were implant surgery, neurostimulator replacement, spinal procedures and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	15
doctor visit	158
hospital care	14
implant surgery	51
inpatient care	14
neurostimulator lead placement	30
neurostimulator replacement	37
spinal procedures	35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2016 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, spinal procedures and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	11
doctor visit	94
implant surgery	50
neurostimulator lead placement	25
neurostimulator replacement	50
spinal procedures	45

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2017 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
hospital care	19
implant surgery	37
inpatient care	19
neurostimulator replacement	37
spinal procedures	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	15
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2018 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	18
doctor visit	83
hospital care	20
implant surgery	39
inpatient care	20
neurostimulator lead placement	18
neurostimulator replacement	39
spinal procedures	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	28
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2019 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	20
doctor visit	43
hospital care	19
implant surgery	32
inpatient care	19
neurostimulator lead placement	20
neurostimulator replacement	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2020 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
implant surgery	26
neurostimulator replacement	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2021 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
implant surgery	11
neurostimulator replacement	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX during 2022 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	271
nursing home care	68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	62
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	60
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Austin, TX were nursing home care, spinal procedures, implant surgery and neurostimulator replacement.

cranial surgery	15
doctor visit	119
hospital care	23
implant surgery	36
inpatient care	23
neurostimulator lead placement	31
neurostimulator replacement	35
nursing home care	68
spinal procedures	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	117
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	25
85 and over	9
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Texas (UT) System

Dell Seton Medical Center

Ascension

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Ascension Seton Williamson

Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$6,278 PAIN MANAGEMENT $6,198	VERCISE $61	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $19
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$4,872 Neuro-Chronic Pain $2,590	Deep Brain Stimulation $1,596	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $207	S-Series $7	$473
NeuroPace, Inc.	$2,389 RNSSystem $2,374	RNS System $15
Abbott Laboratories	$2,198 Proclaim IPG $704	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $343	Octrode SCS Leads $220	SCS IPGs $219	PROCLAIM $208	Other $503
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,671 ACTIVA $1,446	StealthStation $98	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $81	Deep Brain Stimulation - ST $27	RESTORE $15	Other $4
Other	$2,073 INTELLIS $435	Visualase Thermal Therapy System $356	Neuro Procedure Kit $320	REXULTI $120	SPRAVATO $112	Other $729

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,423
Food and Beverage	$6,241
Travel and Lodging	$5,817

Research Payments

Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $17,600.

Biography

Dr. Robert Buchanan works as a neurosurgery, psychiatry, and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Buchanan is professionally affiliated with Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas and Dell Seton Medical Center. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami, Dr. Buchanan attended medical school at Yale School of Medicine and St. Louis University School of Medicine. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5).

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Buchanan, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Education & Training

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