Christopher Buffa, PA
NPI 1487753513 · Physician Assistant · Lansing, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Buffa, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Lansing, MI (NPI 1487753513).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487753513
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 004578 (MI)
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
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
258 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 | 80 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 40 | $89 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19) and Influenza Virus Types a and B87636 | 27 | $138 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 21 | $3 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 86 | 83 |
| Cephalexin | 59 | 59 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 38 | 38 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 36 | 36 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 27 | 27 |
| Dexamethasone | 23 | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 20 | 20 |
| Methocarbamol |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2008-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Buffa's NPI number?
- Christopher Buffa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487753513, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Buffa's specialty?
- Christopher Buffa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Buffa located?
- Christopher Buffa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-1811.
- What is Christopher Buffa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Buffa is (517) 364-2223.
- Does Christopher Buffa accept Medicare?
- Christopher Buffa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Buffa's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Buffa's NPI (1487753513) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.