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DR. ALLISON W BUFORD DDS
NPI 1619471356
Dentist - Pediatric Dentistry in Saint Louis, MO

Active since March 19, 2018Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 23, 2027
2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 200, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122(314) 394-1914 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2020, Mar 19, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Allison W Buford Dds NPPES

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

DR. ALLISON W BUFORD DDS (NPI 1619471356) is an individual pediatric dentistry provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2018043086) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She has opted out of Medicare through December 23, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619471356
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0221X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALLISON W BUFORDCredential: DDS
Location Address2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 200Saint Louis, MO 63122-3356
Mailing Address2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Ste 200Saint Louis, MO 63122-3356 · (314) 394-1914
Phone(314) 394-1914
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1619471356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Pediatric DentistryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0221X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2018043086
Definition
An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 200, Saint Louis, MO 63122
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Allison R Wexler Dds

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Allison W Buford Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 23, 2021 through December 23, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 23, 2021
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 23, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63122 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
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 3

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

MO SPECIALTY DENTAL SERVICES, LLC
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 200
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
St. Louis County (314) 394-1914
DR. LINDSEY CHRISTIAN REED DDS
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 200
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
St. Louis County (314) 394-1914
VIDHI DESAI DMD
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 200
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
St. Louis County (314) 394-1914

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 Allison Buford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Allison Buford is 1619471356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2018. The provider is also known as Dr. Allison R Wexler Dds.

Where is Allison Buford located?

Allison Buford practices at 2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Ste 200, Saint Louis, MO 63122. The listed phone number is (314) 394-1914.

What is Allison Buford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Pediatric Dentistry, with taxonomy code 1223P0221X.

Is Allison Buford enrolled in Medicare?

No. Allison Buford has opted out of Medicare through December 23, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Allison Buford accept?

Health plans from BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Dominion National and 5 other insurers list Allison Buford 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 Allison Buford was last updated on July 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.