Hope Buffum, PA
NPI 1427671270 · Physician Assistant · Huntersville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hope Buffum, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Huntersville, NC (NPI 1427671270).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427671270
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-10882 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
570 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 385 | $72 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 61 | $50 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 54 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Multiple Types Influenza Virus87502 | 30 | $94 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 17 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 12 | $22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 69 | 68 |
| Azithromycin | 55 | 55 |
| Cephalexin | 53 | 53 |
| Cefdinir | 30 | 30 |
| Meloxicam | 29 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 25 | 25 |
| Methylprednisolone | 22 | 22 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 10226 Couloak DrSte 100Charlotte, NC 28216-7675Phone: (704) 801-7380
- 13620 Reese Blvd EHuntersville, NC 28078-6417Phone: (704) 801-7340
- 9611 Sherrill Estates RdSte BHuntersville, NC 28078-6485Phone: (704) 801-1150
- 150 Professional Park DrSte 400Mooresville, NC 28117-5603Phone: (704) 801-7360
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-27
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2021-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hope Buffum's NPI number?
- Hope Buffum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427671270, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hope Buffum's specialty?
- Hope Buffum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Hope Buffum located?
- Hope Buffum's practice location on file with NPPES is 16645 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078-5669.
- What is Hope Buffum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hope Buffum is (704) 801-7390.
- Does Hope Buffum accept Medicare?
- Hope Buffum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hope Buffum's NPI active?
- Yes — Hope Buffum's NPI (1427671270) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.