DENNIS S BUONAFEDE MD
NPI 1942343926
Anesthesiology in Bridgeport, CT
NPI Status: Active since February 15, 2007
Contact Information
267 GRANT ST
BRIDGEPORT ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, PC
BRIDGEPORT, CT
ZIP 06610
Phone: (203) 384-3000
NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About DENNIS BUONAFEDE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dennis Buonafede, an anesthesiologist established in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942343926 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 27824 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1942343926
- Provider Name
- DENNIS S BUONAFEDE MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 267 GRANT ST BRIDGEPORT ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, PC BRIDGEPORT, CT 06610
- Location Phone
- (203) 384-3000
- Mailing Address
- 7365 MAIN ST STE 310 STRATFORD, CT 06614
- Mailing Phone
- (203) 384-3174
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-15-2007
- Last Update Date
- 10-27-2009
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Dennis Buonafede manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 27824
- License State
- CT
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27824 | OTHER (01) | CT | CONNECTICARE |
| 500HBA011CT | OTHER (01) | CT | BCBS RI |
| 50000351 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | CT | |
| 060855634003 | OTHER (01) | CT | CIGNA CT |
| 4400885 | OTHER (01) | CT | AETNA |
| 95012 | OTHER (01) | CT | HEALTH NET |
| A770995 | OTHER (01) | CT | OXFORD HEALTH PLANS |
| CHN 3958 | OTHER (01) | CT | COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK |
| B38616 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CT | |
| 1278242 | MEDICAID (05) | CT |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 349 times for 305 patientsAnesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsAnesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) | 98% | 1714 |
| Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of care elements is utilized | ||
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NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1942343926, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942343926, enumerated as an "individual" on February 15, 2007.
The provider is located at 267 GRANT ST BRIDGEPORT ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, PC BRIDGEPORT, CT 06610 and the phone number is (203) 384-3000.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
