DR. SHONTAE R BUFFINGTON MD
NPI 1083729446
Pediatrics in Brunswick, GA

Active since August 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.88/100
CMS Quality Rating
3300 4TH ST, BRUNSWICK, GA 31520(912) 466-5870(912) 466-5883 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Shontae R Buffington Md NPPES

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

DR. SHONTAE R BUFFINGTON MD (NPI 1083729446) is an individual pediatrics provider in Brunswick, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (71051) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083729446
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHONTAE R BUFFINGTONCredential: MD
Location Address3300 4TH STBrunswick, GA 31520-3779
Mailing Address3300 4th StBrunswick, GA 31520-3779 · (912) 466-5870 · Fax (912) 466-5883
Fax(912) 466-5883
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2023
NPI 1083729446 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License Licensed in GA · 71051
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.

3300 4TH ST, Brunswick, GA 31520

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Shontae R Buffington 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 ID3476736208
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140516001011
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 31520 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

71.88/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality47.34
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.94

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Pediatrics
3300 4TH ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
Pediatrics
3300 4TH ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
Pediatrics
3300 4TH ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
3300 4TH ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
3300 4TH ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
Physician Assistant
3300 4TH ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3300 4TH ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
Pediatrics
3300 4TH ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520

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 Shontae Buffington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shontae Buffington is 1083729446. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2006.

Where is Shontae Buffington located?

Shontae Buffington practices at 3300 4th St, Brunswick, GA 31520. The listed phone number is (912) 466-5870.

What is Shontae Buffington's specialty?

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

Is Shontae Buffington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shontae Buffington 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 Shontae Buffington accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Shontae Buffington 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 Shontae Buffington was last updated on September 18, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.