Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford, MD
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1922206168
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2000 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 701121352
(504) 903-3000 - Mailing address
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1816 Industrial Blvd
Harvey, LA 700582314
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 14, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207PE0005X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- Louisiana #MD204496 · Pennsylvania #MD438968 · California #A100796 · Florida #207PE0005X
- Medicaid
- LA #2155733
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922206168. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
100
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$16,089
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 44 | 42 | $178 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 40 | 40 | $122 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 16 | 16 | $212 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
242
Patients
240
Total drug cost
$2,662
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | Generic | 53 | 53 | $453 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 34 | 34 | $109 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 30 | 30 | $163 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 26 | 26 | $48 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 25 | 23 | $251 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 20 | 20 | $502 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 19 | 19 | $309 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 12 | 12 | $110 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $52 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 11 | 11 | $664 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford's medical specialty?
Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford practices Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford practice?
Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford practices at 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 701121352. Office phone: 5049033000.
What is Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford's NPI?
Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922206168, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kevin-Steven Buford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.