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MIKE BUFFINGTON, M.D., P.A.
NPI 1740264050
Family Medicine in Fayetteville, AR

Active since November 30, 2005
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703(479) 521-1420(866) 286-2967 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mike Buffington, M.d., P.a. NPPES

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

MIKE BUFFINGTON, M.D., P.A. (NPI 1740264050) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Fayetteville, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization lists Michael L. Buffington, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740264050
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameMIKE BUFFINGTON, M.D., P.A.
Location Address34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3Fayetteville, AR 72703-2888
Mailing AddressPo Box 1266Fayetteville, AR 72702-1266 · (479) 521-1420
Phone(479) 521-1420
Fax(866) 286-2967
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael L. BuffingtonOwner · (870) 289-5865
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1740264050 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3, Fayetteville, AR 72703
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mike Buffington, M.d., P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Michael Buffington, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1922007905
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-1420
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christie Hancock, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1497729941
3344 N FUTRALL DR
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-8200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi

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

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 Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A. is 1740264050. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2005.

Where is Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A. located?

Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A. is located at 34 W Colt Square Dr Ste 3, Fayetteville, AR 72703. The listed phone number is (479) 521-1420.

What is Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A., in Family Practice and Nurse Practitioner. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A. 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 Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A. was last updated on February 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.