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ELIZABETH JANE BUSKIRK MD
NPI 1386791242
Pediatrics in Wilmington, NC

Active since January 04, 2007PECOS Enrolled
5211 S COLLEGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28412(910) 341-3000(910) 251-2067 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2021, May 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Elizabeth Jane Buskirk Md NPPES

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

ELIZABETH JANE BUSKIRK MD (NPI 1386791242) is an individual pediatrics provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2012-01016) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386791242
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH JANE BUSKIRKCredential: MD
Location Address5211 S COLLEGE RDWilmington, NC 28412-2209
Mailing Address1202 Medical Center DrWilmington, NC 28401-7307 · (910) 341-3000 · Fax (910) 251-2067
Phone(910) 341-3000
Fax(910) 251-2067
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1386791242 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2012-01016✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000044716
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.
5211 S COLLEGE RD, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Elizabeth Buskirk Marella Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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 (PECOS)

Elizabeth Jane Buskirk Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Elizabeth Buskirk reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated
4.2 mi
Case Management
1414 PHYSICIANS DR
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669012563 (910) 796-7900
Wilmington Health PLLC
4.5 mi
Multi-Specialty
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 444 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881632339 (910) 341-3300

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28412 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

RHONDA BLOOM MOUGH M.D.
Internal Medicine
5211 S COLLEGE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
New Hanover County (910) 341-3300
EMILY PIPER POCZONTEK
Nurse Practitioner
5211 S COLLEGE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
New Hanover County (910) 341-3300
ASHLEY SCHUMAN FNP - C
Nurse Practitioner
5211 S COLLEGE RD, ATTN: CREDENTIALING
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
New Hanover County (910) 341-3300
TANYA MARIE LANCER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5211 S COLLEGE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
New Hanover County (910) 815-4321
JESSICA LAUREN SWANN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant
5211 S COLLEGE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
New Hanover County (910) 341-3300
J'NELLE BETH HARVEY RUSCETTI P.A.
Physician Assistant
5211 S COLLEGE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
New Hanover County (910) 772-6290
MS. MELISSA M. FARROW PA-C
Physician Assistant
5211 S COLLEGE RD, ATTN: CREDENTIALING
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
New Hanover County (910) 341-3300
MEGAN KINNEY KAUFMAN MD
Dermatology
5211 S COLLEGE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
New Hanover County (910) 341-3300

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 Elizabeth Buskirk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Buskirk is 1386791242. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007. The provider is also known as Elizabeth Buskirk Marella MD.

Where is Elizabeth Buskirk located?

Elizabeth Buskirk practices at 5211 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412. The listed phone number is (910) 341-3000.

What is Elizabeth Buskirk's specialty?

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

Is Elizabeth Buskirk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Buskirk is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elizabeth Buskirk's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Buskirk reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated (Wilmington, NC) and Wilmington Health PLLC (Wilmington, NC). 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 Elizabeth Buskirk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elizabeth Buskirk accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Elizabeth Buskirk 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 Elizabeth Buskirk was last updated on April 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.