Active NPI 1790884344 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter Buffa , MD

Internal Medicine • Bethpage, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Buffa, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Bethpage, NY. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1996, Dr. Buffa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE.

Dr. Buffa is affiliated with Optum Medical Care Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient outpatient office visit, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4277 Hempstead Tpke
Suite 209

Bethpage, NY 117145709

Telephone 5167317770

Fax 5167317052

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orbuch, Brand Dermatology Associates Llp Facility NPI 1992785117

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bethpage, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs -6.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.5 Yrs

State Avg: 29.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Bethpage, NY (12979 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

35.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buffa (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Bethpage Specialty Average (36.5 Years) 36.5 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
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	888	434	$35.00	$8.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	797	495	$541.98	$145.85
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	502	357	$45.00	$10.35
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	460	328	$35.00	$7.61
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	440	338	$65.00	$13.12
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	369	360	$165.00	$16.59
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	305	270	$80.00	$16.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	302	215	$387.32	$103.47
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	269	269	$616.95	$147.19
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	200	151	$50.00	$9.52
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	178	176	$95.00	$37.09
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	151	28	$65.00	$16.35
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	149	149	$180.00	$81.82
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	132	130	$115.00	$29.01
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	121	17	$10.00	$1.28
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	117	107	$70.00	$14.53
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	96	72	$45.00	$8.84
81003 Automated urinalysis test	88	82	$10.00	$2.20
85610 Blood test, clotting time	69	12	$20.00	$4.20
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	69	69	$790.00	$186.56
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	59	55	$85.00	$18.02
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	56	49	$15.00	$3.11
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	49	43	$65.00	$13.36
83550 Iron binding capacity	48	43	$50.00	$8.57
83540 Iron level	48	43	$30.00	$6.34
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	40	40	$1115.00	$290.01
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	40	40	$95.00	$37.09
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	36	25	$50.00	$7.91
82746 Folic acid level	36	34	$70.00	$14.41
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	35	34	$20.00	$5.08
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	34	33	$25.00	$5.66
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	29	23	$30.00	$8.29
90661 Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures	21	21	$65.00	$36.11
0241U Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected	20	20	$560.00	$139.78
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	17	16	$975.00	$234.63
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	17	15	$35.00	$8.48
87088 Bacterial urine culture	17	15	$30.00	$7.93
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	17	15	$30.00	$7.92
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	15	14	$1315.00	$317.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$716.43	$191.31
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total	13	13	$30.00	$6.38
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	13	13	$790.00	$186.26
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	11	11	$200.00	$50.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	964	548	$413.69	$147.52
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	875	424	$31.93	$8.39
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	665	410	$43.57	$10.34
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	589	378	$33.51	$7.61
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	577	390	$62.23	$13.10
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	412	393	$151.49	$17.20
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	402	341	$74.08	$16.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	250	178	$288.80	$105.05
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	192	186	$112.50	$29.01
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	163	163	$617.15	$148.98
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	146	146	$25.00	$6.00
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	142	126	$46.90	$9.52
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	138	135	$94.09	$35.98
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	127	89	$44.37	$8.79
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	115	115	$280.00	$75.81
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	112	101	$70.00	$14.65
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	105	23	$64.00	$16.49
85610 Blood test, clotting time	102	17	$18.58	$4.20
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	76	12	$9.01	$1.55
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	72	69	$85.00	$18.02
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	56	56	$787.14	$190.70
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	52	32	$30.00	$8.29
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	49	38	$50.00	$7.91
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	48	48	$95.00	$35.98
83540 Iron level	44	33	$30.00	$6.34
83550 Iron binding capacity	44	33	$50.00	$8.57
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	44	33	$65.00	$13.36
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	42	39	$19.40	$5.08
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	40	40	$1088.50	$281.56
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	40	38	$24.38	$5.66
82746 Folic acid level	26	26	$70.00	$14.41
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	21	21	$975.00	$237.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$586.75	$194.97
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	19	12	$28.95	$7.92
87088 Bacterial urine culture	19	12	$30.00	$7.93
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	19	12	$35.00	$8.48
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total	19	15	$28.42	$6.38
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	19	17	$250.00	$60.64
81003 Automated urinalysis test	17	17	$10.00	$2.20
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	17	16	$125.00	$31.30
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	12	11	$15.00	$3.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,111	595	$380.00	$151.18
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	821	405	$13.53	$2.96
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	636	391	$35.49	$10.41
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	554	370	$45.83	$13.20
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	536	369	$25.47	$7.67
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	421	401	$82.23	$17.55
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	412	351	$56.02	$16.55
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	229	147	$31.14	$9.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	212	154	$260.00	$108.31
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	200	198	$21.25	$6.34
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	192	179	$100.00	$29.08
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	148	147	$93.22	$35.32
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	129	115	$10.39	$3.14
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	128	128	$196.64	$68.00
85610 Blood test, clotting time	123	13	$15.12	$4.24
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	118	83	$33.98	$8.84
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	110	110	$65.00	$22.16
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	106	28	$60.00	$17.08
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	91	83	$57.91	$14.71
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	79	72	$68.86	$18.14
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	74	17	$12.84	$1.72
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	47	45	$20.00	$5.58
82746 Folic acid level	38	36	$60.53	$14.47
83550 Iron binding capacity	34	28	$37.06	$8.63
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	34	28	$52.06	$13.46
83540 Iron level	34	28	$23.53	$6.39
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	30	26	$30.00	$8.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	28	$160.00	$68.66
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	27	27	$64.04	$34.17
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r	25	25	$300.00	$74.37
U0005 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within	21	21	$53.57	$24.75
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	17	17	$719.41	$245.82
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	16	15	$100.00	$27.87
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	15	15	$397.33	$131.87
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	15	15	$830.00	$241.54
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	15	15	$90.67	$31.63
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	15	15	$15.33	$5.08
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total	14	11	$22.14	$6.41
84550 Uric acid level, blood	14	11	$15.71	$4.45
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	14	11	$50.00	$7.91
86769 Measure of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antibody	12	12	$150.00	$41.95
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	11	11	$221.00	$46.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,080	577	$380.00	$157.61
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	830	385	$10.00	$3.00
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	621	372	$35.00	$10.56
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	564	365	$45.00	$13.39
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	521	347	$25.00	$7.77
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	469	438	$60.00	$18.46
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	367	307	$55.00	$16.80
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	288	288	$65.00	$22.85
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	237	143	$30.00	$9.71
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	183	155	$10.00	$3.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	144	$260.00	$111.64
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	180	168	$100.00	$29.60
85610 Blood test, clotting time	130	13	$15.00	$4.29
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	128	84	$30.00	$9.02
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	126	126	$51.00	$20.37
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	124	124	$126.37	$28.37
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	110	23	$60.00	$17.19
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	84	13	$10.00	$2.00
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	62	55	$50.00	$15.08
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	55	49	$60.00	$18.39
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	52	50	$20.00	$5.78
83550 Iron binding capacity	34	25	$30.00	$8.74
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	34	25	$45.00	$13.63
83540 Iron level	32	23	$20.00	$6.47
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	26	21	$30.00	$8.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$160.00	$68.92
82746 Folic acid level	21	21	$50.00	$14.70
86769 Measure of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antibody	19	17	$150.00	$42.13
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	18	18	$51.00	$20.20
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	18	18	$360.00	$124.25
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r	18	18	$300.00	$75.00
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$270.00	$90.89
U0005 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within	15	15	$75.00	$25.00
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	11	11	$221.00	$48.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	900	539	$380.00	$130.61
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	669	346	$10.00	$2.99
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	494	328	$35.00	$10.52
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	432	310	$45.00	$13.34
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	429	313	$25.00	$7.74
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	377	359	$60.00	$21.07
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	309	266	$55.00	$16.74
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	296	296	$65.00	$21.92
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	255	252	$44.44	$19.74
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	237	234	$178.73	$60.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	219	161	$260.00	$90.19
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	195	134	$30.00	$9.67
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	151	146	$100.00	$29.50
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	125	118	$10.00	$3.17
85610 Blood test, clotting time	114	22	$15.00	$4.28
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	97	65	$30.00	$9.00
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	57	20	$60.00	$17.07
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	53	50	$50.00	$15.02
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	44	11	$6.70	$1.98
86769 Measure of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antibody	42	37	$150.00	$42.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	38	$160.00	$56.25
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	36	36	$41.83	$19.64
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	33	33	$60.00	$18.33
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	32	29	$30.00	$8.42
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	32	32	$20.00	$5.75
83540 Iron level	25	24	$20.00	$6.45
83550 Iron binding capacity	25	24	$30.00	$8.71
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	25	24	$45.00	$13.59
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r	23	21	$300.00	$100.00
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	21	21	$57.38	$19.58
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	21	21	$354.29	$118.02
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	18	18	$85.00	$19.22
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	17	17	$50.00	$17.32
82746 Folic acid level	17	17	$50.00	$14.65
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total	16	12	$20.00	$6.51
84550 Uric acid level, blood	14	13	$15.00	$4.51
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$270.00	$93.54
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	11	$190.00	$64.30
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$671.67	$223.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$580.00	$198.56
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	12	12	$151.33	$49.01
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	11	11	$580.00	$221.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	884	433	$319.37	$127.00
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	695	327	$10.00	$2.94
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	501	309	$67.73	$11.51
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	443	291	$49.03	$14.58
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	423	296	$29.04	$8.46
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	365	349	$71.47	$20.47
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	315	259	$83.22	$18.30
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	283	283	$51.11	$21.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	220	153	$216.64	$87.28
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	192	126	$55.16	$10.57
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	161	155	$107.89	$32.23
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	153	148	$49.84	$19.35
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	137	122	$40.66	$3.45
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	134	131	$164.25	$54.66
85610 Blood test, clotting time	127	13	$29.59	$4.28
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	109	66	$66.33	$9.82
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	63	50	$100.48	$16.41
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	43	43	$66.05	$19.35
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	32	32	$32.66	$6.29
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	32	32	$19.22	$5.63
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	30	25	$75.67	$14.85
83540 Iron level	30	25	$23.83	$7.05
83550 Iron binding capacity	29	24	$33.79	$9.52
84550 Uric acid level, blood	26	20	$28.85	$4.92
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	25	22	$34.40	$9.21
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	22	20	$198.64	$62.78
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	21	21	$561.43	$206.25
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	21	21	$320.00	$110.72
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	20	20	$85.00	$20.03
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	20	20	$222.50	$48.46
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	19	19	$486.05	$192.27
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	19	18	$54.74	$18.65
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	15	14	$92.00	$20.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$458.67	$193.52
82746 Folic acid level	14	14	$87.14	$16.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	777	416	$300.00	$123.74
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	701	292	$10.00	$2.94
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	472	274	$75.00	$12.78
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	431	265	$50.00	$16.20
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	421	261	$30.00	$9.40
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	340	327	$75.00	$20.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	305	189	$200.00	$84.56
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	272	222	$90.00	$20.33
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	265	265	$50.00	$20.97
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	194	188	$75.00	$24.01
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	184	112	$60.00	$11.75
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	177	171	$80.00	$51.94
85610 Blood test, clotting time	155	17	$32.00	$4.75
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	138	132	$110.00	$35.82
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	128	115	$50.00	$3.84
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	91	54	$75.00	$10.91
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	41	32	$110.00	$17.94
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	36	27	$35.00	$10.23
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	34	34	$75.00	$24.01
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	34	32	$35.00	$7.00
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	31	29	$20.00	$6.26
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	24	24	$85.00	$22.26
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	23	23	$185.00	$105.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$135.00	$47.18
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total	19	17	$40.00	$7.88
83540 Iron level	19	18	$25.00	$7.83
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	17	15	$200.00	$62.66
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	17	17	$475.00	$190.15
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	17	17	$50.00	$18.65
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	16	15	$85.00	$16.49
82746 Folic acid level	15	14	$90.00	$17.79
83550 Iron binding capacity	15	14	$35.00	$10.57
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	15	14	$100.00	$22.26
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	12	12	$300.00	$50.10
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	11	11	$375.00	$196.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	759	314	$10.00	$2.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	686	392	$300.00	$124.07
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	524	295	$75.00	$12.76
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	448	271	$50.00	$8.72
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	429	279	$30.00	$10.43
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	350	334	$75.00	$20.17
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	306	243	$90.00	$22.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	291	196	$200.00	$84.80
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	284	284	$50.00	$20.96
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total	232	151	$40.00	$6.10
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	190	108	$60.00	$13.05
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	168	168	$75.00	$29.93
85610 Blood test, clotting time	164	18	$32.00	$5.28
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	147	147	$80.00	$48.05
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	144	140	$110.00	$39.80
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	129	116	$50.00	$4.26
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	113	65	$75.00	$12.12
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	49	44	$110.00	$20.27
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	49	49	$75.00	$29.93
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	44	44	$325.00	$134.07
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	37	34	$35.00	$7.77
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	36	33	$20.00	$6.96
83550 Iron binding capacity	29	29	$35.00	$11.75
83540 Iron level	29	29	$25.00	$8.70
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	28	28	$85.00	$18.33
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	27	26	$475.00	$188.94
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	27	27	$375.00	$182.90
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	25	25	$85.00	$24.73
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	24	24	$475.00	$196.68
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	22	22	$185.00	$96.08
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	22	18	$200.00	$62.65
82746 Folic acid level	21	21	$90.00	$19.77
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	21	21	$50.00	$18.65
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	20	18	$35.00	$8.58
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	20	20	$300.00	$48.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$135.00	$51.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$450.00	$191.00
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	15	15	$100.00	$24.73
84550 Uric acid level, blood	11	11	$30.00	$4.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NY 211481

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

02116127 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Optum Medical Care Pc

90 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 105493412

Phone: 9142411050

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

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Dr. Bradley Mechak , DPM

Podiatrist

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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Tricia Sullivan , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

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Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Mark Weinstein , MD

Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Joseph Garbarino , CDE

Dietitian, Registered

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Certified Diabetes Educator

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE, SUITE 209, BETHPAGE, NY 117145709 (Tel: 5167317770)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE, SUITE 209, BETHPAGE, NY 117145709 (Tel: 5167317770)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as PETER BUFFA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #211481 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790884344

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 21, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4277 Hempstead Tpke, Suite 209

Bethpage, NY 117145709

Phone: 5167317770

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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