Surgeon profile
Russell Buchanan, M.D.
Neurosurgery · Waterloo, IA 50701NPI 1518908896
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics & cardiology tracked — more specialties coming.
63 Medicare cases/yr
62 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Laminectomy CPT 63047 | 31 | ▲ +29% | 30 |
| Lumbar Fusion — Combined (TLIF/PLIF) CPT 22633 | 17 | new | 17 |
| Lumbar Discectomy CPT 63030 | 15 | new | 15 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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