Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Amy Buffington, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Willmar, MN

  • NPI 1578978623
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 Willmar Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 562013556
(320) 231-5063
fax (320) 231-6790

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 13, 2016
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #F0614431

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578978623. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
575
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$60,435
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 540 468 $106
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 24 $75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$44
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk Inc 2 $29.81
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $13.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$30
Education
$14

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,207
Patients
1,038
Total drug cost
$295,027
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 542 177 $12,849
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 395 131 $9,475
Lisinopril Generic 297 86 $4,042
Carvedilol Generic 261 91 $3,990
Losartan Potassium Generic 254 81 $4,385
Furosemide Generic 215 70 $1,647
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 214 75 $4,059
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 193 63 $4,878
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 192 57 $232,442
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 146 48 $1,982

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Amy Buffington's medical specialty?
Dr. Amy Buffington practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Willmar, MN.
Where does Dr. Amy Buffington practice?
Dr. Amy Buffington practices at 101 Willmar Ave Sw, Willmar, MN 562013556. Office phone: 3202315063.
What is Dr. Amy Buffington's NPI?
Dr. Amy Buffington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578978623, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Amy Buffington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Amy Buffington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Amy Buffington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.