LINDSEY BUFFORD APRN
NPI 1497131379
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Lake Charles, LA

Active since August 03, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2829 4TH AVE STE 150, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 480-7800(337) 474-4552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2022, Apr 27, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Lindsey Bufford Aprn NPPES

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

LINDSEY BUFFORD APRN (NPI 1497131379) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP08480) and active in the NPI registry since August 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497131379
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameLINDSEY BUFFORDCredential: APRN
Location Address2829 4TH AVE STE 150Lake Charles, LA 70601-7897
Mailing AddressPo Box 123977 Dept 3977Dallas, TX 75312-3977 · (337) 494-2921 · Fax (337) 494-6523
Fax(337) 474-4552
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2022
NPI 1497131379 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License Licensed in LA · AP08480
2829 4TH AVE STE 150, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2403940LA

Accepted 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

Lindsey Bufford Aprn 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 ID3476861808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151003000092
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

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.

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.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Counselor (Professional)
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Counselor (Professional)
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Social Worker (Clinical)
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

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 Lindsey Bufford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lindsey Bufford is 1497131379. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2015.

Where is Lindsey Bufford located?

Lindsey Bufford practices at 2829 4th Ave Ste 150, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 480-7800.

What is Lindsey Bufford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Lindsey Bufford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lindsey Bufford 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.

What insurance does Lindsey Bufford accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Lindsey Bufford 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 Lindsey Bufford was last updated on May 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.