Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cynthia Buff, PHD LCSW LCAS RN

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor (CMS: Clinical Social Worker) · Clinical Social Worker · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1538146881
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
107 Brevard RD
Asheville, NC 288062922
(828) 253-0778
fax (828) 252-3774

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 11, 2025
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
101YA0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #591 · North Carolina #C000426
Medicaid
NC #6002195

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538146881. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
333
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$35,901
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90837 Psychotherapy, 1 hour 309 21 $106
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 24 24 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 249. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cynthia Buff's medical specialty?
Dr. Cynthia Buff practices Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Cynthia Buff practice?
Dr. Cynthia Buff practices at 107 Brevard RD, Asheville, NC 288062922. Office phone: 8282530778.
What is Dr. Cynthia Buff's NPI?
Dr. Cynthia Buff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538146881, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cynthia Buff accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia Buff accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cynthia Buff commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90837); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.