Peter Buffa, M.D., PA
NPI 1073765087 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Buffa, M.D., PA is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1073765087).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073765087
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N4315 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
486 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 250 | $171 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 166 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 70 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$171 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 43 | 43 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 40 | 27 |
| Meloxicam | 36 | 18 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 28 | 18 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 17 | 12 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 15 | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 12 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$136 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 2430 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220-3553Phone: (575) 887-4100Fax: (659) 235-6176
- 2811 N Main StLas Cruces, NM 88001-1151Phone: (575) 526-0800
- 405 W Country Club RdRoswell, NM 88201-5209Phone: (575) 622-8170
- 600 S Bonham StMexia, TX 76667-3603Phone: (254) 739-5744Fax: (254) 739-5751
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-21
- Last updated
- 2026-05-22
- Certified
- 2026-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Buffa's NPI number?
- Peter Buffa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073765087, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Buffa's specialty?
- Peter Buffa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Buffa located?
- Peter Buffa's practice location on file with NPPES is 4311 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011-8255.
- What is Peter Buffa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Buffa is (575) 556-7600.
- Does Peter Buffa accept Medicare?
- Peter Buffa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Buffa's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Buffa's NPI (1073765087) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.