Nicholas Buffin, MD
NPI 1912402371 · Emergency Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Buffin, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1912402371).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912402371
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 326557 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
170 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 99 | $166 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 59 | $109 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 12 | $8 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$166 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 34 | 34 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 22 | 21 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 17 | 17 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 15 | 14 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 14 | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 13 | 13 |
| Azithromycin | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (6)
- 180 W Esplanade AveKenner, LA 70065-2467Phone: (504) 468-8600
- 1057 Paul Maillard RdLuling, LA 70070-4349Phone: (985) 785-6242
- 2700 Napoleon AveNew Orleans, LA 70115-6914Phone: (504) 899-9311
- 100 Medical Center DrSlidell, LA 70461-5520Phone: (985) 649-7070
- 2500 Belle Chasse HwyTerrytown, LA 70056-7127Phone: (504) 392-3131
- 1000 10th AveNew York, NY 10019-1147Phone: (631) 316-0977
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-28
- Last updated
- 2021-06-08
- Certified
- 2021-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Buffin's NPI number?
- Nicholas Buffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912402371, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Buffin's specialty?
- Nicholas Buffin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Buffin located?
- Nicholas Buffin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025-1716.
- What is Nicholas Buffin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Buffin is (631) 316-0977.
- Does Nicholas Buffin accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Buffin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Buffin's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Buffin's NPI (1912402371) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.