Kevin-Steven Buford, MD
NPI 1922206168 · Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin-Steven Buford, MD is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1922206168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922206168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD204496 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207PE0005XLicense MD204496 (LA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 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
156 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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 96 | $124 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 31 | $73 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 29 | $180 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$180 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 59 | 55 |
| Famotidine | 50 | 49 |
| Baclofen | 37 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 32 | 32 |
| Ibuprofen | 30 | 29 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 26 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 25 | 24 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-10
- Last updated
- 2016-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin-Steven Buford's NPI number?
- Kevin-Steven Buford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922206168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin-Steven Buford's specialty?
- Kevin-Steven Buford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin-Steven Buford located?
- Kevin-Steven Buford's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-1352.
- What is Kevin-Steven Buford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin-Steven Buford is (504) 903-3000.
- Does Kevin-Steven Buford accept Medicare?
- Kevin-Steven Buford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin-Steven Buford's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin-Steven Buford's NPI (1922206168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.