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XANDER HSU BUENAFE M.D.
NPI 1598916256
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Akron, OH

Active since September 30, 2008PECOS Enrolled
411 E MARKET ST, AKRON, OH 44304(330) 252-0600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2021, Apr 9, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Xander Hsu Buenafe M.d. NPPES

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

XANDER HSU BUENAFE M.D. (NPI 1598916256) is an individual nephrology provider in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Mississippi (22233) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598916256
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameXANDER HSU BUENAFECredential: M.D.
Location Address411 E MARKET STAkron, OH 44304-1542
Mailing Address411 E Market StAkron, OH 44304-1542 · (330) 252-0600
Phone(330) 252-0600
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2021
✔ NPI 1598916256 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 22233
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
411 E MARKET ST, Akron, OH 44304
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid09014144MS

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)

Xander Hsu Buenafe M.d. 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 Xander Buenafe reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vicksburg Nephrology LLC
794 mi
Nephrology
104 MCAULEY DR
Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013337658 (601) 738-5549

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44304 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
2%41 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
24%911 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
95%103 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 84% · 62 patients
94%62 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 50 patients
0%50 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

MELINDA PHINNEY MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
411 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 252-0600
DARRYL P ANDERSON MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
411 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 252-0600
MRS. SONJA MAY M.S. R.D.
Dietitian, Registered
411 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 252-1024
ANDREW CHIAO D.O.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
411 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 252-0600
SUSAN RAY MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
411 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 252-0600
RICHARD MAY MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
411 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 252-0600
NORTHEAST OHIO NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES INC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
411 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 252-0600
CHARINA P GAYOMALI
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
411 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (302) 520-6003

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 Xander Buenafe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Xander Buenafe is 1598916256. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2008.

Where is Xander Buenafe located?

Xander Buenafe practices at 411 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304. The listed phone number is (330) 252-0600.

What is Xander Buenafe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Xander Buenafe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Xander Buenafe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Xander Buenafe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Xander Buenafe reassigns Medicare benefits to Vicksburg Nephrology LLC (Vicksburg, MS). 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 Xander Buenafe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Xander Buenafe was last updated on October 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.