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Dr. Don Buford, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Dallas, TX
- NPI 1720089899
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3310 Live Oak St Ste 202
Dallas, TX 752048724
(877) 777-8883
fax (888) 818-0383
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 6, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #J7439
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720089899. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
129
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$11,482
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 43 | 43 | $163 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 28 | 23 | $11 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 25 | 20 | $127 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 19 | 17 | $12 | |
76881 |
Complete ultrasound scan of joint | 14 | 12 | $54 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 239. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$6,172
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICE MEDICAL, INC. | 3 | $3,920.00 | |
| Linvatec Corporation | 4 | $2,079.04 | |
| Arthrex, Inc. | 1 | $147.57 | |
| Innovation Technologies Inc | 1 | $24.96 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
98
Patients
66
Total drug cost
$630
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 56 | 30 | $307 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 24 | 19 | $281 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 18 | 17 | $42 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Don Buford's medical specialty?
Dr. Don Buford practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Dallas, TX.
Where does Dr. Don Buford practice?
Dr. Don Buford practices at 3310 Live Oak St Ste 202, Dallas, TX 752048724. Office phone: 8777778883.
What is Dr. Don Buford's NPI?
Dr. Don Buford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720089899, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Don Buford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Don Buford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Don Buford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.