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: November 01, 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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

9

Medicare enrollment records show Kevin-steven Buford reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 295 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
478 S JOHNSON ST FL 6
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 931 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
701 POYDRAS ST STE 107
New Orleans, LA 70139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
Kenner, LA 70065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 181 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
500 RUE DE SANTE
La Place, LA 70068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 120 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
810 SAINT VINCENTS DR
Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 802 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
10101 FOREST HILL BLVD
Wellington, FL 33414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 138 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5352 LINTON BLVD
Delray Beach, FL 33484
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 527 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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 3

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

Wellington Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wellington, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100275
Location10101 Forest Hill BlvdWellington, FL 33414 · Palm Beach County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kevin-steven Buford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kevin-steven Buford reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: University Medical Center Management Corporation (New Orleans, LA), Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G (New Orleans, LA), Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA), Belle Chasse Emergency Group LLC (New Orleans, LA), Kenner Emergency Group LLC (Kenner, LA) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Kevin-steven Buford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kevin-steven Buford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin-steven Buford is affiliated with Delray Medical Center, Wellington Regional 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.