Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kathleen Buffington, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Woodruff, WI

  • NPI 1568535722
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
706 Elm St.
Woodruff, WI 545680740
(715) 358-4060
fax (715) 358-2561
Mailing address
Po Box 740
Woodruff, WI 545680740

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #2768-035
Medicaid
WI #38615300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568535722. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
162
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$10,332
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 59 58 $69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 39 18 $45
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 29 21 $60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 12 11 $59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 12 12 $105
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 11 11 $69

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Woodruff Optometrist, average services per provider: 206. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision INC. 1 $19.90

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
134
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$3,832
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 76 14 $1,667
Timolol Maleate Generic 47 0 $458
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 11 0 $1,707

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kathleen Buffington's medical specialty?
Dr. Kathleen Buffington practices Optometrist in Woodruff, WI.
Where does Dr. Kathleen Buffington practice?
Dr. Kathleen Buffington practices at 706 Elm St., Woodruff, WI 545680740. Office phone: 7153584060.
What is Dr. Kathleen Buffington's NPI?
Dr. Kathleen Buffington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568535722, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kathleen Buffington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kathleen Buffington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kathleen Buffington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (HCPCS 92060). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.