Kathryn Buffey, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Kotzebue, AK

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Kathryn Buffey, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Kotzebue, Alaska. She graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Hospital Medicine Of Ak Llc and her current practice location is 435 5th Avenue, Kotzebue, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 442-7442.

Kathryn Buffey is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 145987) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1700267515.

Contact Information

Kathryn Buffey, DO
435 5th Avenue,
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-7442
(907) 442-7013

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKathryn Buffey
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience9 Years
Location435 5th Avenue, Kotzebue, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kathryn Buffey graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700267515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608188396
  • Enrollment ID: I20211015002007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kathryn Buffey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700267515NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 125.066608 (Illinois)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 145987 (Alaska)Primary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine E-11588 (Arkansas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alaska Regional HospitalAnchorage, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hospital Medicine Of Ak Llc539510059818

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. Kathryn Buffey allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHospital Medicine Of Ak Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346947470
PECOS PAC ID: 5395100598
Enrollment ID: O20230421002014

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. Kathryn Buffey 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
Kathryn Buffey, DO
9202 Cam Island Cir,
Eagle River, AK 99577-8536

Ph: (309) 846-8834		Kathryn Buffey, DO
435 5th Avenue,
Kotzebue, AK 99752

Ph: (907) 442-7442

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Amelia Stutman,
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