KARIS BUFORD MD
NPI 1366963431
Urology in Clarkston, MI

Active since June 29, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5701 BOW POINTE DR STE 250, CLARKSTON, MI 48346(248) 620-6660 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2025, May 22, 2025, Jul 24, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Karis Buford Md NPPES

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

KARIS BUFORD MD (NPI 1366963431) is an individual urology provider in Clarkston, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301514157) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, and is a graduate of Oakland Univ, William Beaumont School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366963431
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameKARIS BUFORDCredential: MD
Location Address5701 BOW POINTE DR STE 250Clarkston, MI 48346-5405
Mailing Address20952 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 200Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3203 · (586) 771-4820 · Fax (586) 771-7960
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOakland Univ, William Beaumont School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1366963431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301514157
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
5701 BOW POINTE DR STE 250, Clarkston, MI 48346

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karis Buford 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 ID1759626518
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250602002510
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karis Buford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Urology
20952 12 MILE RD, SUITE 200
St Clair Shores, MI 48081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Michigan Institute Of Urology PC
  • 86 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pontiac, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230029
Location44405 Woodward AvePontiac, MI 48341 · Oakland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · Royal Oak, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230130
Location3601 W Thirteen Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073 · Oakland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mclaren Oakland

Acute Care Hospitals · Pontiac, MI
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230207
Location50 N Perry StPontiac, MI 48342 · Oakland County
Emergency services

Beaumont Hospital, Troy

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230269
Location44201 Dequindre RoadTroy, MI 48085 · Oakland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Commerce Township, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number230277
LocationOne William Carls DriveCommerce Township, MI 48382 · Oakland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48346 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
$134.28 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.57 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.38 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $18.09 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
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.

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 Karis Buford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karis Buford is 1366963431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2017.

Where is Karis Buford located?

Karis Buford practices at 5701 Bow Pointe Dr Ste 250, Clarkston, MI 48346. The listed phone number is (248) 620-6660.

What is Karis Buford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Karis Buford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karis Buford 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 organization bills Medicare for Karis Buford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karis Buford reassigns Medicare benefits to Alliance Physician Services Of Michigan, P.C. (St Clair Shores, MI). The 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 Karis Buford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karis Buford accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Karis Buford 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 Karis Buford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karis Buford is affiliated with Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, Mclaren Oakland, Beaumont Hospital, Troy and Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karis Buford was last updated on June 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.