Laura Buford, M.D.
NPI 1861803058 · Dermatology Physician · Oklahoma City, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Buford, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Oklahoma City, OK (NPI 1861803058).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861803058
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R9191 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
2,077 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 706 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 444 | $87 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 227 | $47 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 212 | $105 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 107 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 42 | 31 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 42 | 37 |
| Mupirocin | 42 | 32 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 32 | 12 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 26 | 19 |
| Ciclopirox | 24 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | — |
| Desonide | 16 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,285 across 63 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
- 2014-05-11
- Last updated
- 2025-08-21
- Certified
- 2025-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Buford's NPI number?
- Laura Buford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861803058, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Buford's specialty?
- Laura Buford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Buford located?
- Laura Buford's practice location on file with NPPES is 11100 Hefner Pointe Dr Ste B, Oklahoma City, OK 73120-5049.
- What is Laura Buford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Buford is (405) 692-3376.
- Does Laura Buford accept Medicare?
- Laura Buford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Buford's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Buford's NPI (1861803058) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.