Lisa Buford, PA-C
NPI 1780600932 · Physician Assistant · Paducah, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lisa Buford, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Paducah, KY (NPI 1780600932).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780600932
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA354 (KY)
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
19 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
632 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 199 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 179 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 117 | $44 |
| Electronic Analysis of Neurostimulator Generator With Simple Cranial Nerve Stimulator Programming95976 | 85 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 | $85 |
| Electronic Analysis of Implanted Brain, Spinal Cord, Or Peripheral Neurostimulator Generator |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ropinirole Hcl | 79 | 19 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 43 | 12 |
| Topiramate | 36 | — |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 24 | — |
| Primidone | 20 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 19 | — |
| Modafinil | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$908 across 17 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2024-11-07
- Certified
- 2024-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lisa Buford's NPI number?
- Lisa Buford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780600932, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lisa Buford's specialty?
- Lisa Buford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lisa Buford located?
- Lisa Buford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1532 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003-7913.
- What is Lisa Buford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lisa Buford is (270) 538-6700.
- Does Lisa Buford accept Medicare?
- Lisa Buford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lisa Buford's NPI active?
- Yes — Lisa Buford's NPI (1780600932) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.