VALERIE MARIE BUFFALOE FNP
NPI 1285918516
Nurse Practitioner in Greenville, NC

Active since October 05, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 MEDICAL DR, GREENVILLE, NC 27834(252) 847-2273(252) 847-2964 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2022, Mar 16, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Valerie Marie Buffaloe Fnp NPPES

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

VALERIE MARIE BUFFALOE FNP (NPI 1285918516) is an individual nurse practitioner in Greenville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5005337) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Health Nash, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285918516
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE MARIE BUFFALOECredential: FNP
Location Address600 MEDICAL DRGreenville, NC 27834-7503
Mailing Address2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834-2818 · (252) 246-8840
Fax(252) 847-2964
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2020
NPI 1285918516 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in NC · 5005337
Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 5005337 (NC)
600 MEDICAL DR, Greenville, NC 27834

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7006047NC

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

Valerie Marie Buffaloe Fnp 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 ID6204095151
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120313000000
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 2

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.
60 services58 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.
27 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unc Health Nash

Acute Care Hospitals · Rocky Mount, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340147
Location2460 Curtis Ellis DriveRocky Mount, NC 27804 · Nash County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27834 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

98.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.93
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
600 MEDICAL DR
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
600 MEDICAL DR
GREENVILLE, NC 27834

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 Valerie Buffaloe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Buffaloe is 1285918516. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2011.

Where is Valerie Buffaloe located?

Valerie Buffaloe practices at 600 Medical Dr, Greenville, NC 27834. The listed phone number is (252) 847-2273.

What is Valerie Buffaloe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Valerie Buffaloe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Buffaloe 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 Valerie Buffaloe accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Valerie Buffaloe 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 Valerie Buffaloe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valerie Buffaloe is affiliated with Unc Health Nash.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Buffaloe was last updated on January 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.