Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. NATHANIEL BUFFINGTON, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: FAMILY PRACTICE) · Family Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · FAIRBANKS, AK
- NPI 1316028947
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1717 W COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 997015926
(907) 451-6682
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 1, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- Alaska #124117 · Montana #11341 · Colorado #45117 · Wisconsin #48498-020
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316028947. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,711
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$237,853
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 870 | 564 | $164 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 188 | 188 | $168 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 114 | 93 | $229 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 87 | 81 | $114 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 80 | 20 | $28 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 70 | 68 | $29 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 54 | 49 | $18 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 40 | 40 | $29 | |
90694 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage | 37 | 37 | $0 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 30 | 27 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in this city , average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,245
Patients
1,021
Total drug cost
$223,484
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 558 | 173 | $6,944 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 298 | 92 | $2,600 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 283 | 89 | $1,885 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 275 | 88 | $3,449 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 252 | 69 | $3,385 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 252 | 86 | $5,072 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 210 | 75 | $2,789 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 205 | 61 | $4,059 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 183 | 58 | $3,366 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 151 | 57 | $4,969 |