AMY JO BUFFINGTON NP-C
NPI 1578978623
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Willmar, MN

Q: What is Amy Buffington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amy Buffington is 1578978623. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2014.

Q: What is Amy Buffington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amy Buffington was last updated on April 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since June 27, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

101 WILLMAR AVE SW, WILLMAR, MN 56201(320) 231-5063(320) 231-6790 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Amy Jo Buffington Np-c NPPES

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

AMY JO BUFFINGTON NP-C (NPI 1578978623) is an individual family provider in Willmar, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (F0614431) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Cloud Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578978623

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameAMY JO BUFFINGTONCredential: NP-C

Location Address101 WILLMAR AVE SWWillmar, MN 56201-3556

Mailing Address101 Willmar Ave SwWillmar, MN 56201-3556 · (320) 231-5063 · Fax (320) 231-6790

Phone(320) 231-5063

Fax(320) 231-6790

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJune 27, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateApril 13, 2016

✔ NPI 1578978623 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

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

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in MN · F0614431

101 WILLMAR AVE SW, Willmar, MN 56201

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners, Medica, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Amy Jo 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 ID9335459486

PECOS Enrollment IDI20151103000017

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 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.

525 services456 patients

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.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

St Cloud Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Cloud, MN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number240036

Location1406 6th Ave NorthSaint Cloud, MN 56303 · Stearns County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Willmar, MN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number240088

Location301 Becker Ave SWWillmar, MN 56201 · Kandiyohi County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chippewa County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Montevideo, MN

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number241325

Location824 North 11th StreetMontevideo, MN 56265 · Chippewa County

Emergency services

Centracare Health Paynesville Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Paynesville, MN

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number241349

Location200 1st Street WestPaynesville, MN 56362 · Stearns County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centracare - Redwood

Critical Access Hospitals · Redwood Falls, MN

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number241351

Location101 Caring WayRedwood Falls, MN 56283 · Redwood County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56201 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

$85.82 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.61 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

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 20

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

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