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ELIZABETH CAROTHERS BUFFINGTON
NPI 1457750622
Counselor - Professional in Paris, TN

Active since August 14, 2014PECOS Enrolled
408 VIRGINIA ST, PARIS, TN 38242(731) 642-0521(731) 642-1010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Elizabeth Carothers Buffington NPPES

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

ELIZABETH CAROTHERS BUFFINGTON (NPI 1457750622) is an individual professional provider in Paris, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457750622
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH CAROTHERS BUFFINGTON
Location Address408 VIRGINIA STParis, TN 38242-5341
Mailing Address408 Virginia St, Po Box 30Paris, TN 38242-5341 · (731) 642-0521 · Fax (731) 642-1010
Phone(731) 642-0521
Fax(731) 642-1010
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2014
✔ NPI 1457750622 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
408 VIRGINIA ST, Paris, TN 38242
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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 Carothers Buffington 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Carothers Buffington reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Carey Counseling Center, Inc.
0.1 mi
Mental Health
408 VIRGINIA ST
Paris, TN 38242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760568877 (731) 644-1753

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

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.

JULIET ROCHE RN, APN
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
408 VIRGINIA ST
PARIS, TN 38242
Henry County (731) 642-0521
CHAD COLEMAN
Counselor (Professional)
408 VIRGINIA ST
PARIS, TN 38242
Henry County (731) 642-0521
BAR-BRA FAI GLISSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
408 VIRGINIA ST
PARIS, TN 38242
Henry County (731) 642-0521
DREW LEWIS
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
408 VIRGINIA ST
PARIS, TN 38242
Henry County (731) 642-0521
MARGARET FUSON LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
408 VIRGINIA ST
PARIS, TN 38242
Henry County (731) 642-0521
KAYLYNN POOLE
Social Worker (Clinical)
408 VIRGINIA ST
PARIS, TN 38242
Henry County (731) 642-0521
TONYA BROWN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
408 VIRGINIA ST
PARIS, TN 38242
Henry County (731) 644-1753
MATTHEW SEAN JONES LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
408 VIRGINIA ST
PARIS, TN 38242
Henry County (731) 642-0521

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 Carothers Buffington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Carothers Buffington is 1457750622. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2014.

Where is Elizabeth Carothers Buffington located?

Elizabeth Carothers Buffington practices at 408 Virginia St, Paris, TN 38242. The listed phone number is (731) 642-0521.

What is Elizabeth Carothers Buffington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Elizabeth Carothers Buffington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Carothers Buffington is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Elizabeth Carothers Buffington's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Carothers Buffington reassigns Medicare benefits to Carey Counseling Center, Inc. (Paris, TN). 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 Elizabeth Carothers Buffington's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elizabeth Carothers Buffington accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Elizabeth Carothers Buffington 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 Carothers Buffington was last updated on August 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.