Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan
Dr. Ernest G. Buchanan
Last updated: May 15, 2024

Dr. Ernest G. Buchanan

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 25 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1996
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1720088974

Dr. Ernest G. Buchanan IV M.D.

Family Physician

He is located at 1101 Neal Street in Cookeville, TN 38501. Can help patients with the following: Common Cold, Diabetes, Infant Care, Migraine, Mold Exposure, Pregnancy. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720088974. Appointment can be made via the phone number (931) 528-7797. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ernest G. Buchanan.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Dr. Ernest G. Buchanan

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ernest G. Buchanan as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Alliant Health Plans, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc.
Alliant Health Plans, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 EPO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Ambetter of Tennessee

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter of Tennessee
Ambetter of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network S Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ernest G. Buchanan is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Ernest G. Buchanan is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .

Bills through: Summit Medical Group, Pllc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Lilly $10

Other

Food and Beverage $11

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1996

Affiliated practices

Ten Broeck Tennessee
1 Medical Center Boulevard
Cookeville, 38501 TN
(931) 783-2570
Independent Physical Therapy
22024 Rhea County Highway
Spring City, 37381 TN
(423) 365-0515

Affiliated hospitals

COOKEVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1 MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
COOKEVILLE, 38501 TN
(931) 783-2000
CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER
421 S MAIN ST
CROSSVILLE, 38555 TN
(931) 484-9511

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan treat?

Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan provides treatment for Common Cold, Diabetes, Infant Care, Migraine, Mold Exposure, Pregnancy. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan is affiliated with COOKEVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan accept patients with Ambetter of Tennessee?

Yes, Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan is listed in-network for Ambetter of Tennessee through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan?

Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan's office is located at 1101 Neal Street in Cookeville, TN 38501.

Does Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Ernest Grover Buchanan is affiliated with Ten Broeck Tennessee. For the full list of practices see this list.