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PETER MICHAEL BUFFA SR. M.D., PA
NPI 1073765087
Emergency Medicine in Las Cruces, NM

Active since October 21, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
4311 E LOHMAN AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011(575) 556-7600(659) 235-6176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 22, 2026, Jan 12, 2026, Mar 1, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Peter Michael Buffa Sr. M.d., Pa NPPES

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

PETER MICHAEL BUFFA SR. M.D., PA (NPI 1073765087) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2026-0284) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073765087
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NamePETER MICHAEL BUFFA SR.Credential: M.D., PA
Location Address4311 E LOHMAN AVELas Cruces, NM 88011-8255
Mailing AddressPo Box 680060Franklin, TN 37068-0060 · (877) 848-1457 · Fax (659) 235-6176
Phone(575) 556-7600
Fax(659) 235-6176
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1073765087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2026-0284✔ Licensed in TX · N4315
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 52363 (KY), N4315 (TX)
4311 E LOHMAN AVE, Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12811 N Main StLas Cruces, NM 88001-1151 · Phone (575) 526-0800
Location 22430 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220-3553 · Phone (575) 887-4100 · Fax (659) 235-6176
Location 3600 S Bonham StMexia, TX 76667-3603 · Phone (254) 739-5744 · Fax (254) 739-5751
Location 4405 W Country Club RdRoswell, NM 88201-5209 · Phone (575) 622-8170

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid209668701TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Peter Michael Buffa Sr. M.d., Pa 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 ID9739228149
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091124000549
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
250 services240 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
166 services152 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
70 services70 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Somerset, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number180132
Location305 Langdon StreetSomerset, KY 42503 · Pulaski County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88011 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

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.

92.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.45
Improvement Activities40

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.

MR. BENJAMIN SKYLER DOTTERS-KATZ D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (541) 517-9622
DR JUSTIN LANIER SANDERS D.O.
Internal Medicine
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 566-7600
DAVID P. LEACHMAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 556-7615
DR. FARRUKH NOOR AHMED
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 556-7600
APP OF NEW MEXICO HM PLLC
Hospitalist
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 556-7600
WILLIAM J BUSSEY MD
Emergency Medicine
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (505) 532-8800
ASHLEY MOZIEJKO RN
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 566-7600
ORGAN MOUNTAIN ANESTHESIA CORP
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (505) 556-7600

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 Peter Buffa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Buffa is 1073765087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2008.

Where is Peter Buffa located?

Peter Buffa practices at 4311 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The listed phone number is (575) 556-7600.

What is Peter Buffa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Peter Buffa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter Buffa 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.

What insurance does Peter Buffa accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Peter Buffa 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.

Is Peter Buffa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Peter Buffa is affiliated with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital and South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Buffa was last updated on May 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.