DR. LUCAS ROBERT BUFFALOE M.D.
NPI 1205064672
Family Medicine in Columbia, MO

Q: What is Lucas Buffaloe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucas Buffaloe is 1205064672. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2009.

Q: What is Lucas Buffaloe's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucas Buffaloe was last updated on March 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since June 24, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

303 N KEENE ST STE 301, COLUMBIA, MO 65201(573) 882-8000(573) 882-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 1, 2023, Aug 16, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Dr. Lucas Robert Buffaloe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LUCAS ROBERT BUFFALOE M.D. (NPI 1205064672) is an individual family medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2010021058) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205064672

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LUCAS ROBERT BUFFALOECredential: M.D.

Location Address303 N KEENE ST STE 301Columbia, MO 65201-8053

Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943

Phone(573) 882-8000

Fax(573) 882-6600

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2023

✔ NPI 1205064672 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2010021058

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.

303 N KEENE ST STE 301, Columbia, MO 65201

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medica.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. Lucas Robert Buffaloe M.d. 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 ID7113100371

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110324000917

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 6

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.

196 services103 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.

132 services87 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

66 services27 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.

47 services47 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

21 services18 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Boone Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number260068

Location1600 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201 · Boone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number260141

LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65201 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

$81.64 typical visit price

range $52.28 – $161.24

Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.24 typical visit price

range $16.30 – $131.05

Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)

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.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

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

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers19 claims19 services$98.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers18 claims44 services$40.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers18 claims18 services$19.82 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers17 claims17 services$18.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers23 claims122 services$2.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers11 claims11 services$7.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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