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DR. NICHOLAS JAMES BUFFIN MD
NPI 1912402371
Emergency Medicine in New York, NY

Active since March 28, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10025(631) 316-0977 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 8, 2021, Mar 28, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Nicholas James Buffin Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS JAMES BUFFIN MD (NPI 1912402371) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in Louisiana (326557) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner St Anne General Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912402371
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS JAMES BUFFINCredential: MD
Location Address1111 AMSTERDAM AVENew York, NY 10025-1716
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (866) 624-7637
Phone(631) 316-0977
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1912402371 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 326557
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.
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10025
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Nicholas James Buffin Md 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 ID7113263195
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210609002071
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 3

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.
99 services87 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.
59 services55 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner St Anne General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Raceland, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number191324
Location4608 Highway 1Raceland, LA 70394 · Lafourche County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10025 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

DR. TAKEHIRO KASAHARA D.M.D.
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3171
DR. MELVIN KU M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3981
RAVI KATARI
Emergency Medicine
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-4000
YAMINI POTINI MD
Hospitalist
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-4000
HANNAH KITTRELL RD, CDN
Dietitian, Registered
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3618
DR. STANLEY CORTELL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, MINTURN ROOM 205
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3530
MR. EZEQUIEL JOSUE RODRIGUEZ RPA-C
Physician Assistant
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, ORTHO DEPT. CLARK 7
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-2650
MR. MICHAEL STEPHEN BALLETTA
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-5918

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 Nicholas Buffin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Buffin is 1912402371. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2018.

Where is Nicholas Buffin located?

Nicholas Buffin practices at 1111 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025. The listed phone number is (631) 316-0977.

What is Nicholas Buffin's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Buffin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Buffin 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 Nicholas Buffin accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Nicholas Buffin 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 Nicholas Buffin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Buffin is affiliated with Ochsner St Anne General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Buffin was last updated on June 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.