Amber Buffinger, CNP
NPI 1740906411 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Waverly, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amber Buffinger, CNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Waverly, OH (NPI 1740906411).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740906411
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN.CNP.0032470 (OH)
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 tenure33% of score
3 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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 147 | 24 |
| Alprazolam | 142 | 21 |
| Clonazepam | 115 | 15 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 95 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 88 | 15 |
| Olanzapine | 73 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 68 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$257 across 11 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
- 2022-10-14
- Last updated
- 2024-11-14
- Certified
- 2024-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amber Buffinger's NPI number?
- Amber Buffinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740906411, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amber Buffinger's specialty?
- Amber Buffinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Amber Buffinger located?
- Amber Buffinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 835 W Emmitt Ave, Waverly, OH 45690-1190.
- What is Amber Buffinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amber Buffinger is (740) 947-7662.
- Does Amber Buffinger accept Medicare?
- Amber Buffinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amber Buffinger's NPI active?
- Yes — Amber Buffinger's NPI (1740906411) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.