Elizabeth Buffington
NPI 1871126045 · Occupational Therapist · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Occupational Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Buffington is a Occupational Therapist provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1871126045).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871126045
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Occupational TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OC016321 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 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
570 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 153 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 138 | $30 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 137 | $20 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 66 | $9 |
| Application of Whirlpool Therapy97022 | 55 | $11 |
| Evaluation for Occupational Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97165 | 21 | $96 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-02-17
- Last updated
- 2021-03-30
- Certified
- 2021-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Buffington's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Buffington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871126045, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Buffington's specialty?
- Elizabeth Buffington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Elizabeth Buffington located?
- Elizabeth Buffington's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-5114.
- What is Elizabeth Buffington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Buffington is (412) 232-4060.
- Does Elizabeth Buffington accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Buffington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Buffington's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Buffington's NPI (1871126045) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.