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MRS. MICHELLE LYNN BUFFINGTON NP
NPI 1558640540
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Providence, RI

Q: 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.

Q: What is Michelle Buffington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Active since August 09, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 453-7520(401) 453-7529 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Mrs. Michelle Lynn Buffington Np NPPES

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

MRS. MICHELLE LYNN BUFFINGTON NP (NPI 1558640540) is an individual adult health provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (APRN01880) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558640540

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X

Provider Legal NameMRS. MICHELLE LYNN BUFFINGTONCredential: NP

Location Address1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOORProvidence, RI 02903

Mailing Address455 Toll Gate Road, Prc And CredentiailngWarwick, RI 02886-2759 · (401) 273-0641 · Fax (401) 273-2919

Phone(401) 453-7520

Fax(401) 453-7529

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 2026

NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026

✔ NPI 1558640540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LA2200X

License✔ Licensed in RI · APRN01880

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, Providence, RI 02903

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 Dudley StreetProvidence, RI 02905-2401 · Phone (401) 274-1122 · Fax (401) 453-7666

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 Np 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 02903 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

$90.48 typical visit price

range $58.57 – $177.03

Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.64 – $44.25)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$103.10 typical visit price

range $18.92 – $144.38

Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)

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 14

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

DR. MOHAMMED ALI JALOUDI MD

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

ELIZABETH RICCI NP

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, WIH PROGRAM IN WOMEN'S ONCOLOGY
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

DR. LORRAINE TAFRA MD

Surgery

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

JULIA ROSE SALINARO MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 3RD FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7052

STEPHANIE LYNN CHEVES NP

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 3 RD FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

MS. MARCINA LYNN BEASTON-CASEY MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor, MS

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, FLOOR 2
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

KATHERINE G MILLER MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

MARC A HOULE PT

Physical Therapist

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 3RD FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

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 1 Blackstone Street 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 453-7520.

What is Michelle Buffington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

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 August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.