SAMANTHA MICHELLE CHAN BUFFINGTON FNP
NPI 1629680087
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Yorba Linda, CA

Active since August 18, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
18080 IMPERIAL HWY, YORBA LINDA, CA 92886(714) 961-1054 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 24, 2025, Apr 6, 2023, Aug 18, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Samantha Michelle Chan Buffington Fnp NPPES

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

SAMANTHA MICHELLE CHAN BUFFINGTON FNP (NPI 1629680087) is an individual family provider in Yorba Linda, California, licensed in California (95010633) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629680087
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameSAMANTHA MICHELLE CHAN BUFFINGTONCredential: FNP
Location Address18080 IMPERIAL HWYYorba Linda, CA 92886-3436
Mailing Address18080 Imperial HwyYorba Linda, CA 92886-3436
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 24, 2025
NPI 1629680087 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 CA · 95010633
18080 IMPERIAL HWY, Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Samantha Michelle Chan

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Samantha Michelle Chan Buffington Fnp 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 ID5496169468
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210202003335
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.

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
13 services13 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92886 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

78.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.95
Improvement Activities40
Cost89.44

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
18080 IMPERIAL HWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
18080 IMPERIAL HWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Pharmacist
18080 IMPERIAL HWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Pharmacy
18080 IMPERIAL HWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
18080 IMPERIAL HWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Pharmacist
18080 IMPERIAL HWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Pharmacist
18080 IMPERIAL HWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Pharmacist
18080 IMPERIAL HWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886

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 Samantha Buffington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samantha Buffington is 1629680087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2020. The provider is also known as Samantha Michelle Chan.

Where is Samantha Buffington located?

Samantha Buffington practices at 18080 Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. The listed phone number is (714) 961-1054.

What is Samantha Buffington's specialty?

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

Is Samantha Buffington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samantha 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samantha Buffington was last updated on November 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.