Barry Buffman, MD
NPI 1356480016 · Urology Physician · Quartz Hill, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barry Buffman, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Quartz Hill, CA (NPI 1356480016).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356480016
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G82000 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 117 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 196 | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 190 | 50 |
| Alprazolam | 171 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 159 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 140 | 31 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 114 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,076 across 33 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2014-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barry Buffman's NPI number?
- Barry Buffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356480016, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barry Buffman's specialty?
- Barry Buffman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Barry Buffman located?
- Barry Buffman's practice location on file with NPPES is 42357 50th St W, Quartz Hill, CA 93536-3529.
- What is Barry Buffman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barry Buffman is (661) 943-6455.
- Does Barry Buffman accept Medicare?
- Barry Buffman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barry Buffman's NPI active?
- Yes — Barry Buffman's NPI (1356480016) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.