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DR. ELIZABETH A BUFFLER M.D.
NPI 1083661425
Family Medicine in Killen, AL

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6459 HIGHWAY 72, KILLEN, AL 35645(256) 272-0275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Elizabeth A Buffler M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ELIZABETH A BUFFLER M.D. (NPI 1083661425) is an individual family medicine provider in Killen, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00015181) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083661425
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELIZABETH A BUFFLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address6459 HIGHWAY 72Killen, AL 35645-8258
Mailing Address220 Lake StKillen, AL 35645-2940
Phone(256) 272-0275
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1083661425 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00015181
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
6459 HIGHWAY 72, Killen, AL 35645
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINE44189AL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Elizabeth A Buffler 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Buffler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Family Health Care Clinic, Inc.
9.8 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
16410 HIGHWAY 72
Rogersville, AL 35652
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588992333 (256) 247-3154

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35645 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$17.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$6.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$87.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

JANA MARIE BERRY FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (256) 272-0275
DEBRA DINGES CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (256) 272-0275
CENTER STAR FAMILY PRACTICE, INC
Family Medicine
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (256) 272-0275
ECM HEALTH GROUP LLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (615) 920-7000
MELODY LEIGH SMITH CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (256) 272-0275

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 Elizabeth Buffler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Buffler is 1083661425. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Elizabeth Buffler located?

Elizabeth Buffler practices at 6459 Highway 72, Killen, AL 35645. The listed phone number is (256) 272-0275.

What is Elizabeth Buffler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Elizabeth Buffler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Buffler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Elizabeth Buffler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Buffler reassigns Medicare benefits to Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. (Rogersville, AL). The 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 Elizabeth Buffler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Buffler was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.