Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Denise Buffington

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1124323894
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 Tvc
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3000
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #15507

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124323894. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
55
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$3,953
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 21 21 $66
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 19 19 $59
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 15 15 $96

In context: peer comparison

Among 301 peers in this city , average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Denise Buffington's medical specialty?
Dr. Denise Buffington practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Denise Buffington practice?
Dr. Denise Buffington practices at 3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Denise Buffington's NPI?
Dr. Denise Buffington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124323894, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Denise Buffington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Denise Buffington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Denise Buffington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (HCPCS 01810); Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (HCPCS 00300). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.