MS. BUFFY SAWYER P.A.-C.
NPI 1841343936
Physician Assistant - Medical in Yakima, WA

Active since January 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
406 S 30TH AVE, SUITE 101, YAKIMA, WA 98902(509) 248-7715(509) 248-2890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ms. Buffy Sawyer P.a.-c. NPPES

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

MS. BUFFY SAWYER P.A.-C. (NPI 1841343936) is an individual medical provider in Yakima, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA10004157) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841343936
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameMS. BUFFY SAWYERCredential: P.A.-C.
Location Address406 S 30TH AVE, SUITE 101Yakima, WA 98902-3713
Mailing Address406 S 30th Ave, Suite 101Yakima, WA 98902-3713 · (509) 248-7715 · Fax (509) 248-2890
Fax(509) 248-2890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 2013
NPI 1841343936 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License Licensed in WA · PA10004157
406 S 30TH AVE, Yakima, WA 98902

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINP31631WA
Medicaid8325813WA
Medicare PINAB21940WA

Accepted Insurance

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

Ms. Buffy Sawyer P.a.-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 ID1153503214
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110310000348
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
223 services182 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
130 services122 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Yakima Valley Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Yakima, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500036
Location2811 Tieton DriveYakima, WA 98902 · Yakima County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Astria Sunnyside Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sunnyside, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number501330
Location1016 Tacoma AvenueSunnyside, WA 98944 · Yakima County
Emergency services

Kittitas Valley Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ellensburg, WA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501333
Location603 South ChestnutEllensburg, WA 98926 · Kittitas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

88.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.25
Promoting Interoperability81
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$113.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Anesthesiology
406 S 30TH AVE, STE 202
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
406 S 30TH AVE, STE 202
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
406 S 30TH AVE, SUITE 202
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
406 S 30TH AVE, SUITE 101
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
406 S 30TH AVE, SUITE 202
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Anesthesiology
406 S 30TH AVE, SUITE 202
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
406 S 30TH AVE, SUITE 202
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
406 S 30TH AVE, SUITE 202
YAKIMA, WA 98902

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 Buffy Sawyer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Buffy Sawyer is 1841343936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2007.

Where is Buffy Sawyer located?

Buffy Sawyer practices at 406 S 30th Ave Suite 101, Yakima, WA 98902. The listed phone number is (509) 248-7715.

What is Buffy Sawyer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Buffy Sawyer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Buffy Sawyer 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.

What insurance does Buffy Sawyer accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Buffy Sawyer 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.

Is Buffy Sawyer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Buffy Sawyer is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial, Astria Sunnyside Hospital and Kittitas Valley Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Buffy Sawyer was last updated on October 17, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.