Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sarah Buff, FNP

Nurse Practitioner · Lenoir, NC

  • NPI 1346971843
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1041 Morganton Blvd Sw
Lenoir, NC 286455605
(828) 448-5698
Mailing address
1735 Plantation Loop
Morganton, NC 286556099

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #BUFF-LWRVS

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346971843. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
67
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,284
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 31 16 $67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $129
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 17 13 $103

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Lenoir Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$140
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC 3 $75.33
Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $35.91
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics INC. 1 $15.17
Amgen INC. 1 $13.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$140

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
254
Patients
43
Total drug cost
$20,948
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 60 16 $2,300
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 50 14 $12,700
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 39 0 $616
Gabapentin Generic 28 0 $151
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 28 0 $211
Tramadol Hcl Generic 24 13 $120
Buprenorphine Generic 14 0 $4,681
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 11 0 $169

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sarah Buff's medical specialty?
Dr. Sarah Buff practices Nurse Practitioner in Lenoir, NC.
Where does Dr. Sarah Buff practice?
Dr. Sarah Buff practices at 1041 Morganton Blvd Sw, Lenoir, NC 286455605. Office phone: 8284485698.
What is Dr. Sarah Buff's NPI?
Dr. Sarah Buff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346971843, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sarah Buff accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Buff accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sarah Buff commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.