MICHAEL L. BUFFINGTON M.D.
NPI 1922007905
Family Medicine in Fayetteville, AR

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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: July 26, 2026.

About Michael L. Buffington M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL L. BUFFINGTON M.D. (NPI 1922007905) is an individual family medicine provider in Fayetteville, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C4241) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (1968).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922007905
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL L. BUFFINGTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3Fayetteville, AR 72703-2888
Mailing AddressPo Box 1266Fayetteville, AR 72702-1266 · (479) 521-1420
Fax(866) 286-2967
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 1968
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2024
NPI 1922007905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in AR · C4241
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

Other Identifiers 3

Other12471000000AR · Qualchoice
Medicaid137676001AR
Other50748AR · Blue Cross Blue Shield

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

Michael L. Buffington M.d. 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 ID6204822471
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051114000289
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, 30-39 minutes 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.
114 services19 patients
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 20552
Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. 1-2 muscles are typically treated in one session. The procedure involves injecting medications into these points to alleviate pain.
69 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72703 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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 6

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

Counselor (Mental Health)
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Counselor (Mental Health)
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Counselor (Mental Health)
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Counselor (Mental Health)
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Family Medicine
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Counselor (Mental Health)
34 W COLT SQUARE DR STE 3
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703

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 Michael Buffington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Buffington is 1922007905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Michael Buffington located?

Michael Buffington practices at 34 W Colt Square Dr Ste 3, Fayetteville, AR 72703. The listed phone number is (479) 521-1420.

What is Michael Buffington's specialty?

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

Is Michael Buffington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Buffington 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 Michael Buffington accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Michael Buffington 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 Michael Buffington was last updated on February 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.