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Active NPI 1407389406 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Alexis Whitney Buffington , DO

Dermatology • Dearborn, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexis Buffington, DO is a certified Dermatology practicing in Dearborn, MI. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Buffington delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 18101 OAKWOOD BLVD.

Dr. Buffington is affiliated with Clackamas Dermatology Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

18101 Oakwood Blvd

Dearborn, MI 481244089

Telephone 3134362581
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Dearborn, MI

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -12.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.1 Yrs
State Avg: 22.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Dearborn, MI (493 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
49.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buffington (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Dearborn Specialty Average (19.1 Years) 19.1 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
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
1,206 182 $11.63 $6.55
17000 Destruction of skin growth
292 235 $118.00 $52.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
287 230 $157.88 $88.80
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
178 153 $174.90 $92.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
175 128 $222.46 $125.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
153 153 $192.78 $108.89
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
104 90 $198.67 $110.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
74 65 $98.21 $55.38
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
66 45 $291.65 $164.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
46 46 $289.02 $163.37
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
46 33 $87.39 $48.84
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
31 14 $1.76 $0.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
22 22 $125.04 $70.69
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
13 12 $100.24 $47.72
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
12 11 $426.47 $119.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License MI 5151013520

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Clackamas Dermatology Pc

545 Se Oak St, Hillsboro, OR 971234147

Phone: 5036547546

Clackamas Dermatology Pc

12605 Se 97th Ave, Clackamas, OR 970159706

Phone: 5036547546

Clackamas Dermatology Pc

545 Se Oak St, Hillsboro, OR 971234147

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Lisa Awan , MD

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NPI 1194059196

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Don Pham , DO

Ophthalmology

NPI 1831882695

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2019

Registered at 18101 OAKWOOD BLVD, DEARBORN, MI 481244089 (Tel: 3134362581)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2019

Registered at 18101 OAKWOOD BLVD, DEARBORN, MI 481244089 (Tel: 3134362581)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2019

Recorded as ALEXIS BUFFINGTON, DO

NPI Profile Active April 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 06, 2017

Registered at 200 MULLINS DR, LEBANON, OR 973553983 (Tel: 5412590200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 06, 2017

Registered at 200 MULLINS DR, LEBANON, OR 973553983 (Tel: 5412590200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 06, 2017

Recorded as ALEXIS BUFFINGTON

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 06, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 06, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407389406
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 06, 2017
Last Update: June 12, 2019
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

18101 Oakwood Blvd

Dearborn, MI 481244089

Phone: 3134362581

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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