Active NPI 1164454229 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Billy Buff , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology • Worcester, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Billy Buff, MD is a certified Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology practicing in Worcester, MA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Buff delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 55 LAKE AVE NORTH.

Dr. Buff is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of chest, 2 views, ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

55 Lake Ave North

Worcester, MA 016550002

Telephone 5083343850

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Umass Memorial Medical Center Facility NPI 1679791339

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Worcester, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +15.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.1 Yrs

State Avg: 30.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

165 Specialists

Practicing in Worcester, MA (1724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buff (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Worcester Specialty Average (23.1 Years) 23.1 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
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	435	353	$41.84	$8.30
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	191	189	$54.99	$10.37
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	142	142	$431.00	$84.75
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	141	139	$51.42	$10.35
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	119	116	$272.00	$50.54
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	102	101	$116.00	$20.73
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	71	70	$431.00	$84.82
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	68	67	$142.16	$27.26
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	59	59	$290.00	$53.76
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	51	51	$175.00	$34.16
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	41	41	$411.00	$81.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	39	39	$45.21	$9.36
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	38	38	$272.00	$50.67
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	38	38	$64.16	$13.37
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	36	36	$290.00	$53.45
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	34	33	$45.21	$8.65
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	31	31	$198.00	$39.13
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	31	30	$53.00	$10.72
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	30	30	$53.00	$10.72
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	30	30	$42.00	$8.01
70220 X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views	27	27	$59.00	$10.46
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	21	21	$175.00	$32.19
76376 3d radiographic procedure	18	18	$48.00	$9.45
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	15	$42.00	$8.34
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	15	15	$272.00	$46.90
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	15	15	$73.00	$12.73
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	14	$51.00	$10.12
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	13	13	$477.00	$93.53
76870 Ultrasound scan of scrotum	13	12	$152.00	$29.41
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	13	13	$477.00	$90.85
76830 Ultrasound pelvis through vagina	12	12	$164.00	$33.00
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$49.00	$9.33
76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis	12	12	$285.00	$32.64
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	12	12	$398.00	$54.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	158	139	$30.00	$9.37
77067 Screening mammography	86	86	$130.00	$38.69
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	85	85	$98.00	$30.74
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	85	82	$250.00	$42.29
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	53	53	$36.00	$11.18
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	46	46	$301.00	$92.82
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	34	34	$92.00	$10.02
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	32	32	$297.00	$54.96
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	32	32	$414.00	$75.14
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	28	28	$294.00	$50.28
77067 Screening mammography	24	24	$130.00	$38.69
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	23	23	$98.00	$30.74
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	22	18	$30.00	$9.37
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	22	22	$36.00	$11.18
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	20	20	$83.05	$30.89
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	20	$38.00	$11.59
74183 Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	19	19	$510.00	$111.46
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	18	18	$287.00	$88.65
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	17	$47.00	$9.35
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	17	17	$437.00	$91.78
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	15	15	$314.00	$57.98
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	14	14	$297.00	$54.78
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	13	$46.00	$9.78
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$47.00	$8.63
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	12	12	$230.92	$48.87
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts	11	11	$161.00	$50.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	248	212	$30.00	$9.65
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	132	124	$250.00	$43.01
77067 Screening mammography	127	127	$130.00	$39.51
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	119	119	$98.00	$31.71
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	87	87	$36.00	$11.40
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	70	70	$92.00	$10.33
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	63	61	$36.00	$11.48
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	59	56	$301.00	$95.29
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	53	52	$158.00	$29.06
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	46	46	$83.00	$31.78
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	41	39	$297.00	$56.15
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	38	36	$294.00	$51.85
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	38	37	$287.00	$90.18
74183 Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	33	33	$510.00	$113.83
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast	31	31	$130.00	$42.28
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	29	29	$414.00	$76.77
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	26	26	$59.00	$11.91
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	25	25	$437.00	$93.87
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	24	20	$30.00	$9.66
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	24	24	$199.17	$42.29
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	23	23	$150.26	$38.52
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	23	22	$314.00	$59.30
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts	23	23	$161.00	$52.15
77067 Screening mammography	23	23	$130.00	$39.63
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	19	$38.00	$11.91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	18	$38.00	$11.92
70544 Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast	17	17	$270.00	$60.68
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	16	16	$143.00	$41.71
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$47.00	$8.86
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	16	16	$98.00	$31.85
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	13	$46.00	$10.04
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	14	$46.00	$10.06
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	16	16	$376.00	$78.03
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	15	15	$146.00	$30.86
70547 Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast	15	15	$270.00	$59.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	13	$47.00	$10.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	14	$47.00	$10.10
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$59.00	$11.91
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	14	14	$297.00	$56.22
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	13	13	$187.00	$41.74
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	13	13	$76.77	$31.87
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	13	12	$45.00	$9.31
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	13	12	$314.00	$59.06
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	12	12	$301.00	$95.08
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	12	11	$144.00	$35.60
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	12	12	$73.00	$14.52
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	12	12	$56.00	$10.72
71271 Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening	11	11	$172.00	$56.38
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	11	11	$414.00	$77.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	311	269	$30.00	$9.79
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	150	143	$250.00	$44.36
77067 Screening mammography	121	121	$130.00	$40.75
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	104	104	$98.00	$32.37
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	89	88	$36.00	$11.70
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	75	74	$297.00	$56.54
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	75	75	$92.00	$10.55
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	74	72	$301.00	$95.84
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	67	57	$47.00	$9.91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	62	60	$38.00	$11.73
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	59	59	$36.00	$11.67
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	45	45	$287.00	$92.78
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	45	37	$46.00	$10.16
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	43	42	$414.00	$77.82
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	42	38	$57.00	$11.54
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	41	41	$294.00	$52.47
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	40	39	$59.00	$11.74
77067 Screening mammography	36	36	$130.00	$40.75
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	35	35	$88.14	$32.37
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	33	27	$144.00	$36.56
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	33	28	$44.00	$8.64
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	33	33	$437.00	$96.11
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	30	25	$45.00	$9.26
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	27	27	$314.00	$60.61
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast	26	26	$130.00	$43.00
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	26	26	$158.00	$30.49
70544 Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast	24	24	$270.00	$60.40
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	19	$47.00	$8.89
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	23	23	$215.09	$47.47
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	23	23	$314.00	$61.31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	23	22	$46.00	$10.24
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	22	15	$30.00	$9.82
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	21	21	$59.00	$12.09
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	20	20	$98.00	$32.37
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	17	$47.00	$10.24
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	19	19	$146.00	$31.01
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts	19	19	$161.00	$53.18
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	18	18	$301.00	$96.97
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	18	$38.00	$12.12
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	18	18	$297.00	$57.37
74183 Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	17	17	$510.00	$115.94
70547 Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast	17	17	$270.00	$60.86
71271 Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening	16	16	$172.00	$57.37
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	16	16	$376.00	$78.35
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	15	15	$180.00	$39.05
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	15	13	$38.00	$12.49
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$46.00	$9.38
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	13	13	$75.00	$32.37
70496 Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast	13	13	$398.00	$92.72
70498 Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast	13	13	$400.00	$88.09
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	13	11	$144.00	$36.56
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$47.00	$9.03
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	12	12	$146.00	$31.59
70553 Mri scan of brain before and after contrast	12	12	$658.00	$121.89
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	12	12	$414.00	$77.86
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	12	12	$73.00	$14.54
74174 Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	11	11	$465.00	$115.66
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	11	11	$143.00	$41.96
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	11	11	$104.00	$23.52
76706 Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta	11	11	$91.00	$29.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	321	280	$30.00	$10.07
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	209	199	$250.00	$45.74
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	159	151	$36.00	$11.97
77067 Screening mammography	151	151	$130.00	$42.10
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	100	100	$98.00	$32.83
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	91	84	$301.00	$100.19
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	85	85	$294.00	$54.53
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	78	75	$36.00	$11.93
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	73	73	$92.00	$10.80
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	48	$47.00	$10.23
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	51	50	$297.00	$63.21
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	50	50	$94.78	$32.90
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	47	40	$57.00	$11.88
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	47	44	$314.00	$66.87
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts	44	44	$161.00	$55.08
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	43	43	$287.00	$95.46
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	41	41	$414.00	$81.48
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	40	40	$158.00	$31.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	40	40	$38.00	$12.06
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast	39	39	$130.00	$44.91
74183 Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	37	35	$510.00	$120.12
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	37	34	$144.00	$37.14
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	35	35	$437.00	$98.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	34	31	$44.00	$8.96
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	31	31	$314.00	$67.12
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	29	28	$297.00	$63.29
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	27	27	$301.00	$100.51
77067 Screening mammography	27	27	$130.00	$41.96
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	26	$38.00	$12.43
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	24	18	$46.00	$10.49
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	24	23	$59.00	$12.44
70544 Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast	24	24	$270.00	$63.43
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	23	23	$185.91	$44.82
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	23	23	$59.00	$12.33
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	23	23	$414.00	$81.48
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	21	21	$30.00	$10.07
70547 Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast	21	21	$270.00	$62.84
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	21	21	$187.00	$43.73
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	20	18	$46.00	$10.51
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	20	19	$47.00	$9.29
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	18	$45.00	$9.73
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	19	19	$146.00	$31.83
G0297 Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening	18	18	$297.00	$55.93
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	18	18	$376.00	$81.33
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	16	$46.00	$9.69
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	17	17	$146.00	$32.07
G0297 Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening	17	17	$297.00	$56.24
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	15	14	$104.00	$24.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	15	14	$47.00	$10.48
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$50.36	$9.75
70553 Mri scan of brain before and after contrast	13	13	$658.00	$125.57
70486 CT scan of face	13	13	$263.00	$45.62
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$46.00	$9.69
76706 Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta	13	13	$91.00	$30.29
70498 Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast	12	12	$400.00	$92.26
70496 Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast	12	12	$398.00	$94.64
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	12	11	$330.00	$109.05
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	12	12	$400.00	$81.22
73700 Ct scan of leg without contrast	11	11	$274.00	$54.29
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$180.00	$40.20
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	11	11	$122.00	$29.07
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$308.00	$73.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	293	279	$36.00	$11.79
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	249	216	$30.00	$9.91
77067 Screening mammography	214	214	$128.25	$40.89
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	201	194	$210.05	$45.11
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	119	119	$98.00	$32.17
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	112	112	$66.82	$10.58
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	109	108	$36.00	$11.77
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	90	89	$242.17	$62.89
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	87	81	$301.00	$98.86
77067 Screening mammography	78	78	$128.14	$40.89
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	71	69	$37.56	$11.85
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	64	63	$244.22	$57.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	60	52	$39.53	$10.02
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	57	46	$49.28	$11.77
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	53	51	$359.79	$79.83
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	52	44	$35.38	$8.85
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	48	44	$252.69	$65.59
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	45	44	$50.20	$12.23
74183 Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	43	43	$451.88	$116.84
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	39	$39.00	$10.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	41	40	$37.59	$12.22
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	39	31	$131.69	$36.96
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast	37	36	$131.30	$44.32
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	37	37	$287.00	$94.34
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	36	36	$387.53	$97.99
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts	36	36	$162.94	$54.57
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	36	34	$40.14	$9.11
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	35	32	$40.86	$10.32
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	33	33	$122.55	$30.49
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	33	33	$373.03	$79.99
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	33	27	$40.55	$10.29
70544 Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast	32	31	$247.50	$62.69
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	31	$49.06	$12.12
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	31	31	$334.06	$80.22
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	30	30	$88.03	$32.36
70547 Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast	30	29	$246.00	$61.80
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	26	24	$38.00	$12.57
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	25	25	$250.80	$62.93
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	24	24	$121.00	$31.23
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	24	24	$128.63	$43.72
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	24	24	$276.88	$73.37
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast	22	22	$130.91	$44.12
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	21	20	$38.90	$9.54
76706 Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta	20	20	$90.65	$29.52
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	20	20	$304.50	$79.19
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	19	19	$158.63	$39.80
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	19	19	$157.53	$42.94
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	19	19	$327.05	$80.65
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	19	19	$98.00	$32.17
G0297 Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening	18	18	$225.89	$55.28
70553 Mri scan of brain before and after contrast	18	18	$595.33	$123.48
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	17	17	$262.71	$66.31
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	15	$42.60	$9.54
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	15	15	$280.33	$73.87
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	14	14	$124.57	$31.46
G0297 Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening	14	14	$251.29	$55.28
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	14	13	$35.36	$8.76
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	14	14	$49.21	$12.21
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	14	14	$138.29	$43.23
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	13	13	$124.54	$31.15
71100 X-ray of ribs of one side of body, 2 views	13	13	$50.15	$12.14
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	12	11	$30.00	$9.90
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	12	12	$138.67	$36.87
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	12	12	$301.00	$98.86
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	12	11	$82.67	$32.30
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$38.92	$9.53
72158 Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast	12	12	$487.00	$122.45
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	12	12	$59.00	$15.94
70486 CT scan of face	12	12	$181.67	$45.63
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	11	11	$53.00	$17.54
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$34.82	$9.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	297	275	$36.00	$11.75
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	227	215	$250.00	$45.01
77067 Screening mammography	215	215	$130.00	$40.84
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	210	183	$30.00	$9.86
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	103	102	$36.00	$11.51
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	100	100	$91.40	$10.99
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	95	93	$297.00	$62.89
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	92	92	$301.00	$98.86
77067 Screening mammography	84	84	$130.00	$40.84
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	71	70	$38.00	$11.84
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	66	66	$98.00	$32.14
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	65	64	$294.00	$57.55
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	55	50	$47.00	$10.07
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	47	42	$57.00	$11.57
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	46	46	$287.00	$94.18
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast	45	45	$130.00	$44.14
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	45	42	$311.58	$66.11
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	45	38	$44.00	$8.82
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	42	42	$158.00	$30.44
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	41	41	$414.00	$80.35
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	36	36	$437.00	$98.02
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	35	33	$301.00	$98.75
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	35	35	$59.00	$12.20
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	34	33	$38.00	$12.57
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	34	34	$38.00	$12.17
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	34	30	$144.00	$37.41
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	34	26	$46.00	$10.26
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	33	32	$314.00	$65.59
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts	33	33	$161.00	$54.39
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	33	30	$47.00	$8.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	33	28	$46.00	$10.32
74183 Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	32	32	$510.00	$118.46
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	31	31	$297.00	$62.98
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	30	30	$146.00	$31.65
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	29	29	$59.00	$12.11
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	28	$47.00	$10.32
G0297 Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening	27	27	$297.00	$55.22
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	27	27	$376.00	$79.85
70544 Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast	27	27	$270.00	$62.04
70547 Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast	23	23	$270.00	$62.07
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast	22	22	$130.00	$44.14
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	20	20	$134.30	$43.67
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	20	20	$414.00	$80.58
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	20	19	$45.00	$9.21
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	19	18	$144.00	$36.85
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts	19	19	$161.00	$54.38
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	18	$45.00	$9.09
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	18	18	$187.00	$42.90
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)	18	18	$96.72	$32.31
76706 Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta	17	17	$90.94	$29.86
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	17	17	$146.00	$31.86
70486 CT scan of face	17	17	$263.00	$45.12
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	16	15	$302.81	$73.48
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	13	$47.00	$8.96
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	16	16	$30.00	$9.90
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	16	16	$104.00	$24.24
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	15	15	$250.00	$45.62
71100 X-ray of ribs of one side of body, 2 views	14	14	$56.00	$12.18
G0297 Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening	13	13	$297.00	$55.22
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$46.00	$9.52
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$46.00	$9.37
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$45.00	$9.53
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$143.00	$30.70
70553 Mri scan of brain before and after contrast	11	11	$658.00	$123.34
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	11	11	$400.00	$79.78
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	11	11	$53.00	$17.01
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	11	11	$308.00	$73.71
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$180.00	$39.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	303	290	$57.00	$11.58
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	277	270	$250.00	$44.79
G0202 Screening mammography, bilateral (2-view study of each breast), including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed	209	209	$130.00	$38.69
71010 X-ray of chest, 1 view, front	205	179	$45.00	$9.70
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	144	144	$297.00	$54.26
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	133	128	$236.49	$96.93
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	97	95	$57.00	$11.56
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	73	73	$294.00	$56.82
G0202 Screening mammography, bilateral (2-view study of each breast), including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed	71	71	$130.00	$38.88
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	63	63	$225.00	$92.73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	55	54	$38.00	$11.75
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	53	53	$65.00	$31.99
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	50	50	$92.00	$10.80
G0206 Diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed; unilateral	49	49	$130.00	$41.22
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	44	40	$47.00	$9.92
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	44	43	$437.00	$96.85
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	40	36	$46.00	$10.13
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	39	38	$314.00	$64.63
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	36	28	$44.00	$8.71
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	36	36	$146.00	$31.18
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	33	30	$144.00	$35.13
74020 Imaging of abdomen	33	33	$65.00	$14.51
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	32	32	$38.00	$12.00
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	31	31	$297.00	$53.95
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	29	23	$46.00	$10.12
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	28	23	$57.00	$11.63
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	26	25	$320.38	$107.03
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$59.00	$12.00
G0204 Diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed; bilateral	25	25	$161.00	$51.39
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$59.00	$11.93
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	24	24	$158.00	$29.86
70486 CT scan of face	24	24	$263.00	$42.89
74183 Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	24	23	$510.00	$119.64
G0297 Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening	22	22	$297.00	$53.71
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	21	21	$414.00	$78.51
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	21	21	$44.00	$9.71
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	20	20	$244.90	$96.96
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	17	$45.00	$9.18
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	18	18	$376.00	$79.18
G0206 Diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed; unilateral	18	18	$130.00	$41.26
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	17	17	$308.00	$71.96
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	16	15	$47.00	$10.14
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	14	$47.00	$8.84
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$47.00	$8.94
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast	16	16	$314.00	$64.73
71101 X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$66.00	$14.50
70544 Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast	16	16	$270.00	$61.92
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	15	15	$73.00	$16.80
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	15	12	$144.00	$36.18
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	15	15	$146.00	$31.10
70547 Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast	15	15	$270.00	$60.92
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	14	14	$180.00	$38.71
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	13	12	$45.00	$9.37
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$45.00	$9.35
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	12	12	$250.00	$45.60
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	12	12	$230.17	$92.83
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	11	11	$56.00	$11.99
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$143.00	$30.56
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	11	11	$414.00	$78.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-04

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2085R0202X

State License MA 77977

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc

55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 016550002

Phone: 5083341000

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8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 04, 2023

Registered at 55 LAKE AVE NORTH, WORCESTER, MA 016550002 (Tel: 5083343850)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 04, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 415348, BOSTON, MA 022415348 (Tel: 8002258885)

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NPI Profile Active December 28, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 28, 2007

Registered at 366 WASHINGTON ST, WELLESLEY, MA 024816206 (Tel: 7812390033)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 28, 2007

Registered at 91 STILES RD, SALEM, NH 030792846 (Tel: 6038939784)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 28, 2007

Recorded as BILLY BUFF, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 28, 2007

Radiology (License #77977 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164454229

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 07, 2006

Last Update: October 04, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 415348

Boston, MA 022415348

Phone: 8002258885

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