Active NPI 1508946377 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William F Buffone , DPM

Podiatrist • Southold, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Buffone, DPM is a certified Podiatrist practicing in Southold, NY. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Buffone delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 44210 ROUTE 48.

Dr. Buffone accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of fingernails or toenails, removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails, trimming of fingernails or toenails. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

44210 Route 48

Southold, NY 119710933

Telephone 6317656777

Fax 6317656933

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 North Fork Podiatry Associates Facility NPI 1720266208

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Podiatrist in Southold, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs -0.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 38.5 Yrs

State Avg: 32.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Southold, NY (1366 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

51.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buffone (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Southold Specialty Average (38.5 Years) 38.5 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
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,161	678	$99.99	$50.98
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	862	302	$79.98	$37.96
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	645	203	$34.99	$12.99
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	542	175	$199.87	$95.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	478	341	$200.00	$102.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	358	241	$134.77	$64.36
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	271	90	$55.00	$20.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	248	248	$265.00	$126.92
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	194	85	$170.00	$82.75
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	184	51	$1.50	$0.11
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	180	147	$85.00	$40.02
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	162	56	$237.31	$116.62
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	135	135	$175.00	$82.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	95	$300.00	$142.64
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	112	65	$5.00	$0.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$382.32	$190.71
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	64	36	$125.00	$51.87
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	55	17	$210.00	$104.46
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	50	19	$300.00	$149.53
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	37	22	$275.00	$125.77
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	23	22	$290.27	$144.59
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	23	17	$70.00	$33.22
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	22	22	$280.00	$133.09
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	17	15	$140.00	$67.25
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$90.00	$42.79
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	11	11	$375.00	$184.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,039	651	$99.49	$52.01
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	885	305	$79.44	$39.31
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	749	236	$34.71	$13.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	505	341	$198.46	$103.50
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	467	167	$198.89	$98.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	310	229	$134.81	$65.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	244	244	$263.60	$132.05
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	194	91	$169.32	$86.62
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	192	65	$54.88	$21.28
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	189	56	$241.92	$119.86
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	177	55	$1.49	$0.12
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	155	155	$174.51	$85.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	98	$299.14	$148.33
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	147	115	$84.97	$41.22
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	102	66	$4.97	$1.06
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	74	17	$300.14	$154.10
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	56	40	$129.46	$60.56
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	48	20	$208.22	$106.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$385.12	$194.61
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	27	22	$304.86	$150.13
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	25	21	$70.00	$34.27
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	25	23	$280.00	$137.62
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	22	11	$275.00	$124.30
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	20	15	$154.00	$69.78
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	16	16	$90.00	$44.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	1,808	603	$59.30	$53.17
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	918	358	$44.79	$40.33
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	801	286	$18.50	$13.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	432	299	$120.64	$106.80
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	368	131	$113.85	$102.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	251	251	$152.29	$135.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	226	147	$76.15	$68.43
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	165	72	$100.45	$90.13
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	162	54	$31.54	$21.57
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	124	104	$47.94	$43.01
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	116	43	$139.82	$125.92
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	104	104	$98.43	$88.68
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	94	36	$56.35	$50.74
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	91	63	$19.78	$1.15
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	79	55	$5.36	$0.12
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	75	21	$180.13	$162.23
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	46	20	$157.04	$135.21
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	45	32	$73.71	$62.56
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	34	32	$170.32	$153.09
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	29	25	$79.72	$70.44
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	26	22	$39.16	$35.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$168.40	$151.99
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	15	$78.38	$70.52
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	17	17	$157.67	$142.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$224.11	$202.44
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	12	12	$44.74	$40.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,061	651	$59.70	$54.23
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	986	370	$45.63	$41.55
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	874	303	$18.66	$14.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	573	370	$121.13	$109.58
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	446	153	$109.19	$99.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	294	294	$150.98	$136.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	231	158	$74.80	$67.94
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	197	76	$96.12	$87.54
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	192	63	$32.27	$22.35
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	151	125	$47.79	$42.07
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	138	138	$98.31	$89.52
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	125	50	$135.62	$123.52
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	123	84	$19.27	$1.26
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	106	36	$56.83	$51.75
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	85	61	$5.36	$0.15
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	70	19	$179.84	$163.79
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	64	41	$73.09	$57.87
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	51	15	$154.97	$141.13
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	38	30	$79.71	$67.36
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	36	33	$39.01	$35.06
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	33	29	$169.02	$153.93
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	27	25	$161.61	$144.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$171.77	$150.12
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	17	$77.62	$70.70
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	22	21	$44.64	$40.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$224.00	$203.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	1,835	653	$60.93	$55.58
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	850	368	$44.10	$40.24
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	706	280	$18.61	$14.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	590	346	$99.19	$90.39
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	358	128	$100.24	$91.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	282	282	$142.94	$129.41
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	209	209	$101.23	$92.20
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	180	75	$31.63	$22.93
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	161	72	$84.87	$77.39
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	142	118	$44.47	$39.50
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	106	66	$19.62	$1.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	98	70	$60.89	$54.98
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	82	35	$129.39	$117.51
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	78	49	$5.42	$0.13
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	74	29	$57.04	$52.10
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	49	42	$37.48	$33.51
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	48	28	$69.27	$56.67
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	33	23	$74.45	$67.10
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	29	25	$163.80	$149.49
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	26	15	$151.90	$138.80
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	23	16	$57.17	$52.15
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	23	20	$155.65	$123.52
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	20	18	$42.78	$37.70
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	18	12	$60.99	$30.58
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	14	$47.05	$42.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,359	691	$59.61	$54.09
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	1,066	375	$43.57	$39.56
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	880	259	$18.85	$13.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	604	362	$96.18	$87.13
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	485	140	$88.64	$80.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	276	276	$141.68	$128.32
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	244	81	$74.60	$67.17
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	209	83	$38.99	$23.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	147	99	$59.06	$53.61
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	146	146	$99.65	$90.47
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	115	97	$42.52	$34.84
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	110	46	$117.81	$106.94
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	98	66	$19.90	$1.58
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	88	24	$56.17	$51.00
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	75	54	$5.56	$0.12
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	50	30	$64.63	$52.20
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	40	37	$38.93	$28.63
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	27	24	$155.03	$141.03
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	26	19	$74.83	$64.13
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	24	14	$148.34	$134.69
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	18	15	$56.17	$51.01
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	16	16	$143.78	$126.48
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	15	13	$59.61	$28.97
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	13	11	$204.89	$186.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,471	717	$54.14	$51.74
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	1,093	336	$17.12	$13.13
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	1,078	352	$39.59	$37.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	569	351	$86.05	$81.73
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	508	158	$70.51	$67.39
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	289	103	$58.04	$55.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	252	252	$129.11	$122.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	223	139	$52.51	$49.98
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	151	54	$100.48	$95.37
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	145	85	$19.10	$1.78
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	137	137	$89.19	$85.22
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	116	97	$37.55	$31.19
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	91	23	$51.87	$49.63
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	90	58	$5.24	$0.12
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	81	39	$57.91	$48.81
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	55	15	$136.87	$130.70
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	39	30	$31.84	$28.33
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	38	36	$143.84	$137.46
99341 New patient home visit, typically 20 minutes	35	35	$63.65	$60.81
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	33	23	$64.13	$60.43
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	23	22	$127.09	$121.35
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	19	18	$51.87	$49.48
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	14	13	$184.32	$169.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,581	768	$58.58	$49.18
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	880	307	$18.40	$12.12
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	854	327	$42.12	$35.23
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	475	156	$76.51	$64.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	464	301	$94.46	$78.47
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	301	111	$62.84	$52.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	240	240	$141.94	$118.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	217	159	$57.09	$47.55
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	187	187	$97.64	$82.01
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	176	54	$99.01	$80.64
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	147	107	$42.24	$30.44
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	124	75	$20.00	$1.81
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	97	27	$57.07	$47.91
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	93	54	$5.50	$0.12
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	67	31	$70.11	$55.71
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	57	38	$63.49	$48.77
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	37	30	$35.62	$27.92
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	36	12	$148.58	$124.34
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	25	24	$137.84	$115.60
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	18	18	$57.07	$47.84
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	17	16	$201.25	$163.45
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	14	14	$128.55	$111.61
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$47.35	$30.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Podiatrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 213E00000X

State License NY N0044431

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

01176067 (NY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cdphp

100882926 (NY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Now Dme

000900397000 (NY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ny Workers Comp

P044439B (NY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

0004265301 (NY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Now

000910663001 (NY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ghi

0069621 (NY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc Bs

P010004443 (NY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Empire Plan

P5105 (NY)

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 January 30, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2012

Registered at 44210 ROUTE 48, SOUTHOLD, NY 119710933 (Tel: 6317656777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 30, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 1146, 44210 ROUTE 48, SOUTHOLD, NY 119710933 (Tel: 6317656777)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2012

Recorded as WILLIAM BUFFONE, DPM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 30, 2012

Podiatrist (License #N0044431 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508946377

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 16, 2006

Last Update: January 30, 2012

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

Po Box 1146, 44210 Route 48

Southold, NY 119710933

Phone: 6317656777

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