MRS. LAUREN WHITTON BUFFINGTON NP-C
NPI 1437541109
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Jackson, MS

Q: What is Lauren Buffington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Buffington is 1437541109. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 4, 2015.

Q: What is Lauren Buffington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Buffington was last updated on March 29, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since March 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

88.44/100

CMS Quality Rating

969 LAKELAND DR, JACKSON, MS 39216(601) 200-4644(601) 200-4645 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Mrs. Lauren Whitton Buffington Np-c NPPES

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

MRS. LAUREN WHITTON BUFFINGTON NP-C (NPI 1437541109) is an individual gerontology provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (887265) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437541109

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X

Provider Legal NameMRS. LAUREN WHITTON BUFFINGTONCredential: NP-C

Location Address969 LAKELAND DRJackson, MS 39216-4606

Mailing AddressPo Box 22727Jackson, MS 39225-2727

Phone(601) 200-4644

Fax(601) 200-4645

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateMarch 4, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 2018

✔ NPI 1437541109 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LG0600X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 887265

969 LAKELAND DR, Jackson, MS 39216

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01253543MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Mrs. Lauren Whitton Buffington Np-c 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 ID8628395621

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150401001875

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 5

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.

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.

349 services170 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

139 services136 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.

41 services41 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

35 services20 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

27 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number250048

Location969 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216 · Hinds County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39216 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

$80.50 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

88.44/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

75.29

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$19.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers24 claims24 services$110.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.23 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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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.

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