Paul J Buffa, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Richmond, VA

Paul J Buffa, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Richmond, Virginia. He went to Oakland College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Sunshine State Anesthesia Partners Llc and his current practice location is 1250 E Marshall St, Anesthesia Crna, Richmond, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (804) 628-6990.

Paul J Buffa is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0024162028) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205946761.

Contact Information

Paul J Buffa, CRNA
1250 E Marshall St, Anesthesia Crna,
Richmond, VA 23298-5051
(804) 628-6990
(804) 628-6969

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Provider's Profile

Full NamePaul J Buffa
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience26 Years
Location1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Paul J Buffa attended and graduated from Oakland College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205946761
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133261381
  • Enrollment ID: I20220127000454

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul J Buffa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205946761NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 0024162028 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Palms Of Pasadena HospitalSaint petersburg, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sunshine State Anesthesia Partners Llc8123434792299

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Paul J Buffa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSunshine State Anesthesia Partners Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437757127
PECOS PAC ID: 8123434792
Enrollment ID: O20210305000003

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Paul J Buffa is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Paul J Buffa, CRNA
Po Box 91734,
Richmond, VA 23291-1734

Ph: (804) 358-6100
Paul J Buffa, CRNA
1250 E Marshall St, Anesthesia Crna,
Richmond, VA 23298-5051

Ph: (804) 628-6990

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