CLAYSON J BUFTON RN, CRNA
NPI 1013597509
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bullhead City, AZ

Active since April 09, 2021Accepts Medicare Assignment
79.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
2735 SILVER CREEK RD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442(928) 763-7924 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 16, 2021, Apr 9, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Clayson J Bufton Rn, Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CLAYSON J BUFTON RN, CRNA (NPI 1013597509) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bullhead City, Arizona, licensed in Utah (8394231-4406) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He maintains a secondary practice location in Provo and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013597509
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCLAYSON J BUFTONCredential: RN, CRNA
Location Address2735 SILVER CREEK RDBullhead City, AZ 86442-7924
Mailing Address1151 S 2880 ESpanish Fork, UT 84660-4646 · (801) 691-9177
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1013597509 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 8394231-4406
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2735 SILVER CREEK RD, Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11034 N 500 WProvo, UT 84604-3380 · Phone (801) 357-7850

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Clayson J Bufton Rn, Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5193126142
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210628002493

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Clayson Bufton reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
WESTERN ARIZONA REGIONAL MEDCIAL CENTER, 2735 SILVER CREEK ROAD
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1375 AMEN CT
Mesquite, NV 89027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
368 E RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE B
St George, UT 84790
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
585 E RIVERSIDE DR
St George, UT 84790
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
754 S MAIN ST
St George, UT 84770
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1791 E 280 N
St George, UT 84790
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
750 W 800 N, TIMPANOGOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Orem, UT 84057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
310 services269 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
87 services86 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
50 services49 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
42 services42 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on middle spine 00620
Anesthesia for procedures on the middle spine involves administering medication to block sensation in your body. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only a specific area is numbed).
35 services35 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
33 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 86442 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.84
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.86

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Anesthesiology
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Pharmacist
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Emergency Medicine
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Clayson Bufton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clayson Bufton is 1013597509. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2021.

Where is Clayson Bufton located?

Clayson Bufton practices at 2735 Silver Creek Rd, Bullhead City, AZ 86442. The listed phone number is (928) 763-7924.

What is Clayson Bufton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Clayson Bufton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clayson Bufton is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Clayson Bufton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Clayson Bufton reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Antigua Anesthesia Management, LLC (Bullhead City, AZ), Nyx Anesthesia (Mesquite, NV), Amsurg St George Anesthesia, LLC (St George, UT), Innovative Anesthesia Solutions PLLC (St George, UT), Desert Canyons Anesthesia LLC (St George, UT) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Clayson Bufton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Clayson Bufton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Select Health list Clayson Bufton as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clayson Bufton was last updated on August 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.