Cynthia Buff, PHD LCSW LCAS RN
NPI 1538146881 · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cynthia Buff, PHD LCSW LCAS RN is a Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1538146881).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538146881
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) CounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Credential
- PHD LCSW LCAS RN
- Sex
- Female
- License
- 591 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 282 | $109 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation90791 | 22 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $109–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-28
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cynthia Buff's NPI number?
- Cynthia Buff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538146881, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cynthia Buff's specialty?
- Cynthia Buff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Cynthia Buff located?
- Cynthia Buff's practice location on file with NPPES is 107 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-2922.
- What is Cynthia Buff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cynthia Buff is (828) 253-0778.
- Does Cynthia Buff accept Medicare?
- Cynthia Buff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cynthia Buff's NPI active?
- Yes — Cynthia Buff's NPI (1538146881) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.