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DR. CHAD DEWAYNE BUFFKIN D.O.
NPI 1730627712
Emergency Medicine in Loris, SC

Active since February 09, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3655 MITCHELL ST, LORIS, SC 29569(843) 716-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Chad Dewayne Buffkin D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CHAD DEWAYNE BUFFKIN D.O. (NPI 1730627712) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Loris, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (83104) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chillicothe.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730627712
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHAD DEWAYNE BUFFKINCredential: D.O.
Location Address3655 MITCHELL STLoris, SC 29569-2827
Mailing Address3655 Mitchell StLoris, SC 29569-2827 · (843) 756-7000
Phone(843) 716-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEdward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-carolinas CampusGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateFebruary 9, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1730627712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 83104
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3655 MITCHELL ST, Loris, SC 29569
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1272 Hospital RdChillicothe, OH 45601-9031 · Phone (843) 457-5898

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

Dr. Chad Dewayne Buffkin D.o. 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 ID9436429313
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230914001674
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
290 services274 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
83 services80 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
37 services37 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Southern Ohio Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portsmouth, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360008
Location1805 27th StreetPortsmouth, OH 45662 · Scioto County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29569 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

WHITNEY PARIS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3655 MITCHELL ST
LORIS, SC 29569
Horry County (843) 254-8333
ALEXANDER C LOGAN III MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3655 MITCHELL ST, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
LORIS, SC 29569
Horry County (843) 716-7000
RAMIRO JAY GODINES M.D.
Anesthesiology
3655 MITCHELL ST
LORIS, SC 29569
Horry County (843) 716-7000
LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
3655 MITCHELL ST, BOX 690001
LORIS, SC 29569
Horry County (843) 716-7596
TALBOT MCCORMICK M.D.
Internal Medicine
3655 MITCHELL ST
LORIS, SC 29569
Horry County (843) 716-7255
CATHERINE N NJUGUNA CDR
Dietitian, Registered
3655 MITCHELL ST
LORIS, SC 29569
Horry County (843) 716-7000
JOANN HANNAH
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3655 MITCHELL ST
LORIS, SC 29569
Horry County (843) 716-7537
CHRISTIAN LARA-ENSSLIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
3655 MITCHELL ST
LORIS, SC 29569
Horry County (843) 716-7000

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 Chad Buffkin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chad Buffkin is 1730627712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 9, 2017.

Where is Chad Buffkin located?

Chad Buffkin practices at 3655 Mitchell St, Loris, SC 29569. The listed phone number is (843) 716-7000.

What is Chad Buffkin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Chad Buffkin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chad Buffkin 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.

Is Chad Buffkin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chad Buffkin is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chad Buffkin was last updated on May 1, 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.