DR. KEVIN-STEVEN C BUFORD MD
NPI 1922206168
Emergency Medicine - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since July 10, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2000 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 903-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kevin-steven C Buford Md NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN-STEVEN C BUFORD MD (NPI 1922206168) is an individual undersea and hyperbaric medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD204496) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Delray Medical Center, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922206168
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207PE0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN-STEVEN C BUFORDCredential: MD
Location Address2000 CANAL STREETNew Orleans, LA 70112-1352
Mailing Address1816 Industrial BlvdHarvey, LA 70058-2314 · (504) 366-7638
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 2016
NPI 1922206168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Undersea and Hyperbaric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PE0005X
Licenses Licensed in LA · MD204496 Licensed in PA · MD438968 Licensed in CA · A100796 Licensed in FL · 207PE0005X
Definition
A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns, and bone infections. This specialist also serves as a consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations, and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.
2000 CANAL STREET, New Orleans, LA 70112

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN187907E64PA
Medicaid2155733LA

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. Kevin-steven C Buford 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 ID4587857024
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160630000456
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 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.
96 services92 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.
31 services31 patients
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.
29 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Delray Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Delray Beach, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100258
Location5352 Linton BlvdDelray Beach, FL 33484 · Palm Beach County
Emergency services

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Palm Beach, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100287
Location1309 N Flagler DrWest Palm Beach, FL 33401 · Palm Beach County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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 13

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

Hospitalist
2000 CANAL STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Emergency Medicine
2000 CANAL STREET, D&T 2ND FLOOR SUITE 2720
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
General Acute Care Hospital
2000 CANAL STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 CANAL STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2000 CANAL STREET, D&T BLDG; 2ND FLOOR SUITE 2720
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 CANAL STREET
NEW ORLENAS, LA 70112
Emergency Medicine
2000 CANAL STREET, D & T 2ND FLOOR SUITE 2720
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Clinic/Center (Community Health)
2000 CANAL STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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 Kevin-steven Buford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin-steven Buford is 1922206168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2007.

Where is Kevin-steven Buford located?

Kevin-steven Buford practices at 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 903-3000.

What is Kevin-steven Buford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207PE0005X.

Is Kevin-steven Buford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin-steven Buford 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 Kevin-steven Buford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin-steven Buford is affiliated with Delray Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin-steven Buford was last updated on March 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.