Charish Buffa, MD
NPI 1205329380 · Internal Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charish Buffa, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1205329380).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205329380
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL52652 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
927 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 422 | $71 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 245 | $110 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 173 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 74 | $157 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 53 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 40 | 28 |
| Carvedilol | 30 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 25 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 15 |
| Empagliflozin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-12
- Last updated
- 2018-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charish Buffa's NPI number?
- Charish Buffa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205329380, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charish Buffa's specialty?
- Charish Buffa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charish Buffa located?
- Charish Buffa's practice location on file with NPPES is 169 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425-8905.
- What is Charish Buffa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charish Buffa is (843) 792-0435.
- Does Charish Buffa accept Medicare?
- Charish Buffa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charish Buffa's NPI active?
- Yes — Charish Buffa's NPI (1205329380) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.