Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Buffington, DO

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Elysburg, PA

  • NPI 1346280088
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
289 S Market St
Elysburg, PA 178249737
(570) 672-9885
fax (570) 672-9856
Mailing address
7 Dock Hill RD
Middleburg, PA 178428910

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 13, 2022
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OS011983
Medicaid (2)
PA #1012016970001 · PA #1012016970002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346280088. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,005
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$175,611
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 413 153 $121
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 341 66 $59
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 303 58 $44
99489 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 218 26 $64
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 122 121 $123
99484 Care management services for behavioral health conditions, 20 minutes or more clinical staff time directed by health care professional 121 20 $41
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 98 98 $121
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 72 26 $120
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 68 68 $238
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 46 46 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Elysburg Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$312
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 3 $53.25
Abbvie INC. 2 $52.17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 3 $46.88
Abbott Laboratories 2 $35.32
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $28.81
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $28.31
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $18.36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.17
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $17.60
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $13.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$312

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,085
Patients
595
Total drug cost
$31,344
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 356 106 $4,475
Lisinopril Generic 185 67 $1,729
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 180 58 $2,528
Omeprazole Generic 162 56 $2,129
Losartan Potassium Generic 131 36 $1,846
Gabapentin Generic 129 22 $3,440
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 117 36 $2,334
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 116 25 $807
Furosemide Generic 112 29 $543
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 108 36 $958

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Buffington's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Buffington practices Family Medicine Physician in Elysburg, PA.
Where does Dr. Douglas Buffington practice?
Dr. Douglas Buffington practices at 289 S Market St, Elysburg, PA 178249737. Office phone: 5706729885.
What is Dr. Douglas Buffington's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Buffington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346280088, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Buffington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Buffington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Buffington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.