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DR. MICHELLE ELLEN BUENAFE M.D.
NPI 1053556241
Pediatrics in Phoenix, AZ

Active since December 03, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1919 E THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 933-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Michelle Ellen Buenafe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHELLE ELLEN BUENAFE M.D. (NPI 1053556241) is an individual pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (41015) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053556241
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHELLE ELLEN BUENAFECredential: M.D.
Location Address1919 E THOMAS RDPhoenix, AZ 85016-7710
Mailing Address2108 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016-7761 · (602) 933-3124
Phone(602) 933-1000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1053556241 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 41015
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1919 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Michelle Ellen Buenafe M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85016 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

DR. TIMUR RAGHIB M.D.
Hospitalist
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0777
MRS. MARIA T ESCOBAR CSP, RD
Dietitian, Registered
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (480) 440-2787
DR. AHMAR HUSAIN MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-4660
MRS. SOLEE R COWLEY LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0414
PRIYA PRASHER M.D.
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-1900
DR. AMIT RAJARAM D.O.
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0198
LAURA GARDNER HAMANT
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-1000
MS. KYLE MARIE CHRISTIAN-DOLD CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-1900

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 Michelle Buenafe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Buenafe is 1053556241. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 3, 2008.

Where is Michelle Buenafe located?

Michelle Buenafe practices at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 933-1000.

What is Michelle Buenafe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Michelle Buenafe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Buenafe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Michelle Buenafe accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Michelle Buenafe 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 Michelle Buenafe was last updated on April 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.