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Jeffrey Buffinger , CNP

Nurse Practitioner • Portsmouth, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Jeffrey Buffinger, CNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Portsmouth, OH. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Jeffrey Buffinger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1611 27TH ST STE 102.

Jeffrey Buffinger is affiliated with Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1611 27th St Ste 102

Portsmouth, OH 456626932

Telephone 7403566750
Fax 7403567819

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Portsmouth, OH

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -1.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.3 Yrs
State Avg: 9.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
65 Specialists

Practicing in Portsmouth, OH (4294 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
21.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buffinger (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Portsmouth Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-27
Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License OH APRN.CNP.0032941

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.

1711 27th St, Portsmouth, OH 456622654

Phone: 7403566740

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Andrew Stegman , PA

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Dr. Angela Rackley , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Laura Sova , FNP-C

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Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2025

Registered at 1611 27TH ST STE 102, PORTSMOUTH, OH 456626932 (Tel: 7403566750)

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Updated Practice Location October 28, 2024

Registered at 1711 27TH ST STE 103A, PORTSMOUTH, OH 456622654 (Tel: 7403566740)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 28, 2024

Registered at 1735 27TH ST STE B06, PORTSMOUTH, OH 456622681 (Tel: 7403565000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 28, 2024

Recorded as JEFFREY BUFFINGER, CNP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 28, 2024

Nurse Practitioner (License #APRN.CNP.0032941 in OH)

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2023

Registered at 613 23RD ST STE 140, ASHLAND, KY 411012876 (Tel: 6063261675)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 2379, ASHLAND, KY 411052379 (Tel: 6064089564)

NPI Profile Active January 02, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 02, 2023

Registered at 7415 CANTERBURY RD, PORTSMOUTH, OH 456625703 (Tel: 7403577425)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 02, 2023

Registered at 7415 CANTERBURY RD, PORTSMOUTH, OH 456625703 (Tel: 7403577425)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 02, 2023

Recorded as JEFFREY BUFFINGER, FNP-BC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 02, 2023

Nurse Practitioner (License #3018831 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 02, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326751652
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 02, 2023
Last Update: June 27, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1735 27th St Ste B06

Portsmouth, OH 456622681

Phone: 7403565000

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