Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Salvatore Buffa, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Poughkeepsie, NY
- NPI 1346244027
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 86.7 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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243 North RD, Ste 304
Poughkeepsie, NY 126011173
(845) 471-9410
fax (845) 471-7643
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 24, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #203239
- Medicaid
- NY #01687690
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346244027. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,061
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$120,665
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 141 | 87 | $54 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 117 | 117 | $181 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 116 | 108 | $97 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 99 | 58 | $85 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 89 | 84 | $137 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 88 | 88 | $141 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 86 | 83 | $141 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 71 | 71 | $161 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 47 | 47 | $123 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 42 | 37 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$961
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 12 | $454.51 | |
| CapsoVision, Inc. | 1 | $158.25 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $122.11 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $54.78 | |
| QOL Medical, LLC | 1 | $36.22 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $33.41 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $22.64 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $21.05 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $20.94 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $19.34 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 1 | $18.06 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
498
Patients
163
Total drug cost
$26,484
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 328 | 118 | $4,548 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 84 | 31 | $1,231 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 27 | 14 | $2,674 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 25 | 0 | $17,523 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 18 | 0 | $312 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 16 | 0 | $196 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Salvatore Buffa's medical specialty?
Dr. Salvatore Buffa practices Gastroenterology Physician in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Where does Dr. Salvatore Buffa practice?
Dr. Salvatore Buffa practices at 243 North RD, Poughkeepsie, NY 126011173. Office phone: 8454719410.
What is Dr. Salvatore Buffa's NPI?
Dr. Salvatore Buffa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346244027, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Salvatore Buffa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Salvatore Buffa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Salvatore Buffa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.