Lauren Buffington, NP-C
NPI 1437541109 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Buffington, NP-C is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1437541109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437541109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 887265 (MS)
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 tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
591 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 349 | $62 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 139 | $88 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $131 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 35 | $39 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 27 | $93 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $39–$131 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 22 | — |
| Furosemide | 21 | 15 |
| Levetiracetam | 15 | — |
| Prednisone | 14 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$854 across 43 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
- 2015-03-04
- Last updated
- 2018-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Buffington's NPI number?
- Lauren Buffington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437541109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Buffington's specialty?
- Lauren Buffington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Buffington located?
- Lauren Buffington's practice location on file with NPPES is 969 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216-4606.
- What is Lauren Buffington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Buffington is (601) 200-4644.
- Does Lauren Buffington accept Medicare?
- Lauren Buffington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Buffington's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Buffington's NPI (1437541109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.