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DR. FRANKLIN KEITH BUFFORD JR. MD
NPI 1083706758
Family Medicine in Auburn, AL

Active since September 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
665 NORTH DEAN ROAD, AUBURN, AL 36830(334) 826-1111(334) 321-0399 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 16, 2025, May 24, 2018, Nov 20, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Franklin Keith Bufford Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANKLIN KEITH BUFFORD JR. MD (NPI 1083706758) is an individual family medicine provider in Auburn, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (14130) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083706758
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANKLIN KEITH BUFFORD JR.Credential: MD
Location Address665 NORTH DEAN ROADAuburn, AL 36830
Mailing Address665 North Dean RoadAuburn, AL 36830 · (334) 826-1111 · Fax (334) 321-0399
Phone(334) 826-1111
Fax(334) 321-0399
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1083706758 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 14130✔ Licensed in AL · 00014130
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.
665 NORTH DEAN ROAD, Auburn, AL 36830
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. Franklin Keith Bufford Jr. Md 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 ID9638150634
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040526000571
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 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
335 services169 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
45 services45 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
24 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
24 services22 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
22 services18 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36830 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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%169 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds K0823
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD009N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$111.36 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 2

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

AUBURN FAMILY MEDICINE, LLC
Family Medicine
665 NORTH DEAN ROAD
AUBURN, AL 36830
Lee County (334) 826-1111
DR. JAMES FRANCIS GAUTHIER M.D.
Family Medicine
665 NORTH DEAN ROAD
AUBURN, AL 36830
Lee County (334) 826-1111

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 Franklin Bufford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Franklin Bufford is 1083706758. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2006.

Where is Franklin Bufford located?

Franklin Bufford practices at 665 North Dean Road, Auburn, AL 36830. The listed phone number is (334) 826-1111.

What is Franklin Bufford's specialty?

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

Is Franklin Bufford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Franklin Bufford 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 Franklin Bufford accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Franklin Bufford 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 Franklin Bufford was last updated on December 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.