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MRS. MICHELLE LYNN BUFFINGTON A.N.P.
NPI 1558640540
Nurse Practitioner in Fall River, MA

Active since August 09, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
289 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 501, FALL RIVER, MA 02721(508) 679-6611(508) 679-1218 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mrs. Michelle Lynn Buffington A.n.p. NPPES

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

MRS. MICHELLE LYNN BUFFINGTON A.N.P. (NPI 1558640540) is an individual nurse practitioner in Fall River, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (RN266552) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558640540
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MICHELLE LYNN BUFFINGTONCredential: A.N.P.
Location Address289 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 501Fall River, MA 02721-3005
Mailing Address289 Pleasant St, Suite 501Fall River, MA 02721-3005 · (508) 679-6611 · Fax (508) 679-1218
Phone(508) 679-6611
Fax(508) 679-1218
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 2012
✔ NPI 1558640540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · RN266552
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
289 PLEASANT ST, Fall River, MA 02721
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Michelle Lynn Buffington A.n.p. 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 ID1153588546
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190115000774
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
32 services32 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
20 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410010
Location101 Dudley StreetProvidence, RI 02905 · Providence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02721 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier24 claims1,442 services$0.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

STEPHEN ZUEHLKE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
289 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 301
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Bristol County (508) 679-9955
RAJU SINGLA M.D.
Internal Medicine
289 PLEASANT ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Bristol County (508) 646-7730
DR. WILLIAM ROBERT COUREY M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
289 PLEASANT ST, STE 101
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Bristol County (508) 674-0600
MARK MEDEIROS D.C.
Chiropractor
289 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 202
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Bristol County (508) 677-0733
FATIMA MEDEIROS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
289 PLEASANT ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Bristol County (508) 676-3292
KAREN SUSSKIND M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
289 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 501
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Bristol County (508) 679-6611
MICHAEL JAMES COURCHESNE M.D.
Surgery
289 PLEASANT ST, BLDG 4, STE 601
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Bristol County (508) 672-0483
DR. JENNIFER ENID FICHTER D.P.M.
Podiatrist
289 PLEASANT ST, STE 202
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Bristol County (508) 646-7720

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 Michelle Buffington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Buffington is 1558640540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2011.

Where is Michelle Buffington located?

Michelle Buffington practices at 289 Pleasant St Suite 501, Fall River, MA 02721. The listed phone number is (508) 679-6611.

What is Michelle Buffington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Michelle Buffington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Buffington 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.

Is Michelle Buffington affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michelle Buffington is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Buffington was last updated on March 2, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.