JAMES ROBERT BUFKIN PA-C
NPI 1659521532
Physician Assistant in Cheverly, MD

Q: What is James Bufkin's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bufkin is 1659521532. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2008.

Q: What is James Bufkin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bufkin was last updated on September 26, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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 September 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3001 HOSPITAL DR, CHEVERLY, MD 20785(301) 618-6606 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About James Robert Bufkin Pa-c NPPES

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

JAMES ROBERT BUFKIN PA-C (NPI 1659521532) is an individual physician assistant in Cheverly, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (1082700) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659521532

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES ROBERT BUFKINCredential: PA-C

Location Address3001 HOSPITAL DRCheverly, MD 20785-1189

Mailing Address3001 Hospital DrCheverly, MD 20785-1189 · (301) 618-6606

Phone(301) 618-6606

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2008

✔ NPI 1659521532 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in MD · 1082700

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

3001 HOSPITAL DR, Cheverly, MD 20785

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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

James Robert Bufkin Pa-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 ID1456401504

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090610000555

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Holy Cross Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Silver Spring, MD

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number210004

Location1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910 · Montgomery County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20785 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

$100.31 typical visit price

range $65.18 – $194.86

Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$80.66 typical visit price

range $21.40 – $158.88

Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)

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.

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

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