Nathaniel Buffington, MD
NPI 1316028947 · Family Medicine Physician · Fairbanks, AK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathaniel Buffington, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fairbanks, AK (NPI 1316028947).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316028947
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 11341 (MT)
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 tenure28% of score
19 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
1,304 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 730 | $159 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 156 | $162 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $113 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 77 | $27 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 77 | $223 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 535 | 157 |
| Lisinopril | 327 | 100 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 302 | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 283 | 93 |
| Losartan Potassium | 278 | 81 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 229 | 66 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-18
- Last updated
- 2025-07-01
- Certified
- 2025-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathaniel Buffington's NPI number?
- Nathaniel Buffington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316028947, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathaniel Buffington's specialty?
- Nathaniel Buffington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathaniel Buffington located?
- Nathaniel Buffington's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926.
- What is Nathaniel Buffington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathaniel Buffington is (907) 451-6682.
- Does Nathaniel Buffington accept Medicare?
- Nathaniel Buffington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathaniel Buffington's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathaniel Buffington's NPI (1316028947) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.