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BUHILDA MCGRIFF MD
NPI 1295839918
Ophthalmology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since September 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517(919) 966-2061 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Buhilda Mcgriff Md NPPES

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

BUHILDA MCGRIFF MD (NPI 1295839918) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9701485) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295839918
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameBUHILDA MCGRIFFCredential: MD
Location Address2226 NELSON HWY STE 200Chapel Hill, NC 27517-9638
Mailing Address5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420Morrisville, NC 27560-5491 · (984) 974-3066
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1295839918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9701485
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8911296NC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Buhilda Mcgriff 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 ID6507891306
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241029003169
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Buhilda Mcgriff reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
282 WASHINGTON ST
Hartford, CT 06106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 601 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
80 68TH ST SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 2,446 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
14 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27517 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Ophthalmology
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517

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 Buhilda Mcgriff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Buhilda Mcgriff is 1295839918. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2006.

Where is Buhilda Mcgriff located?

Buhilda Mcgriff practices at 2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The listed phone number is (919) 966-2061.

What is Buhilda Mcgriff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Buhilda Mcgriff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Buhilda Mcgriff 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Buhilda Mcgriff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Buhilda Mcgriff reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc. (Hartford, CT) and Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners (Grand Rapids, MI). Each 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 Buhilda Mcgriff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Buhilda Mcgriff accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Oscar Health and 8 other insurers list Buhilda Mcgriff 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 Buhilda Mcgriff was last updated on October 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.