Active NPI 1649347337 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael G Buffo , OD

Optometrist • Camarillo, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Buffo, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Camarillo, CA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Buffo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2316 VENTURA BLVD.

Dr. Buffo accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2316 Ventura Blvd

Camarillo, CA 930106653

Telephone 8054821299

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Camarillo, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +14.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.1 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

16 Specialists

Practicing in Camarillo, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

26.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buffo (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Camarillo Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	84	$110.03	$97.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	134	106	$85.00	$70.52
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	84	81	$95.00	$16.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$115.00	$113.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	140	77	$110.04	$97.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	133	99	$85.15	$70.49
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	92	82	$95.00	$16.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$115.00	$113.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	67	$110.00	$99.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	107	80	$85.09	$71.45
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	77	69	$95.00	$17.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$115.00	$113.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	66	$110.00	$100.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	111	86	$85.27	$72.73
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	78	74	$95.00	$17.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$115.00	$115.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	55	$110.00	$82.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	75	66	$85.00	$72.38
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	43	41	$95.00	$17.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$115.00	$114.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	61	$110.00	$80.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	85	73	$85.00	$72.56
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	63	62	$85.00	$30.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$115.00	$113.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	60	$110.00	$75.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	78	63	$85.00	$68.88
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	55	54	$85.00	$28.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$115.00	$110.80
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$39.00	$38.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	53	$105.00	$74.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	72	61	$85.00	$66.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$110.00	$107.02
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	21	19	$85.00	$27.67
92250 Photography of the retina	18	18	$39.00	$37.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 9211T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License CA 9211T

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Optometrist - Occupational Vision

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WX0102X

State License CA 9211T

Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Davis Vision

44059 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Spectera

BO24396 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed

CA9211 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare

200544192 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical Eye Services

16361 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Vsp

8053889500 (CA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 13, 2008

Registered at 2316 VENTURA BLVD, CAMARILLO, CA 930106653 (Tel: 8054821299)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 13, 2008

Registered at 2316 VENTURA BLVD, CAMARILLO, CA 930106653 (Tel: 8054821299)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 13, 2008

Recorded as MICHAEL BUFFO, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 13, 2008

Optometrist (License #9211T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649347337

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 29, 2006

Last Update: October 13, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2316 Ventura Blvd

Camarillo, CA 930106653

Phone: 8054821299

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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