Buffy Sawyer, P.A.-C.
NPI 1841343936 · Medical Physician Assistant · Yakima, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Buffy Sawyer, P.A.-C. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Yakima, WA (NPI 1841343936).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841343936
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10004157 (WA)
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
353 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 223 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 130 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$81 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 251 | 101 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 138 | 50 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 129 | 47 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 113 | 47 |
| Carvedilol | 105 | 36 |
| Furosemide | 104 | 39 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$183 across 2 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
- 2007-01-19
- Last updated
- 2013-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Buffy Sawyer's NPI number?
- Buffy Sawyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841343936, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Buffy Sawyer's specialty?
- Buffy Sawyer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Buffy Sawyer located?
- Buffy Sawyer's practice location on file with NPPES is 406 S 30th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902-3713.
- What is Buffy Sawyer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Buffy Sawyer is (509) 248-7715.
- Does Buffy Sawyer accept Medicare?
- Buffy Sawyer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Buffy Sawyer's NPI active?
- Yes — Buffy Sawyer's NPI (1841343936) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.