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Active NPI 1073765087 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter Michael Buffa , MD, PA

Emergency Medicine • Las Cruces, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Buffa, MD, PA is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Las Cruces, NM. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Buffa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4311 E LOHMAN AVE.

Dr. Buffa maintains professional affiliations with Edinburg Emergency Medicine Associates Pa, Oak Creek Emergency Medicine Associates Pa, Canyon Springs Emergency Medicine Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4311 E Lohman Ave

Las Cruces, NM 880118255

Telephone 5755567600
Fax 6592356176
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Las Cruces Medical Center Llc Facility NPI 1205882503

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Las Cruces, NM

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +0.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.1 Yrs
State Avg: 20.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Las Cruces, NM (537 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buffa (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Las Cruces Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
250 240 $2050.12 $171.38
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
166 152 $86.00 $7.86
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
70 70 $1263.29 $118.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-22
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License NM MD2026-0284

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TX N4315

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Family Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Q00000X

State License KY 52363

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Family Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Q00000X

State License TX N4315

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
209668701 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Oak Creek Emergency Medicine Associates Pa

3700 W Nolana Ave, Mcallen, TX 785044884

Phone: 9562132700

Canyon Springs Emergency Medicine Associates Pa

140 Frontage Rd, Alamo, TX 785161602

Phone: 9564035100

Edinburg Emergency Medicine Associates Pa

900 E Expressway, Mission, TX 785726131

Phone: 9562711200

Mcallen Emergency Medicine Associates Pa

301 W Expressway, Mcallen, TX 785033045

Phone: 9566324000

Secondary Practice Locations

2811 N Main St

Las Cruces, NM 880011151

Phone: 5755260800

2430 W Pierce St

Carlsbad, NM 882203553

Phone: 5758874100

600 S Bonham St

Mexia, TX 766673603

Phone: 2547395744

405 W Country Club Rd

Roswell, NM 882015209

Phone: 5756228170

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 22, 2026

Registered at 4311 E LOHMAN AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM 880118255 (Tel: 5755567600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 22, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 680060, FRANKLIN, TN 370680060 (Tel: 8778481457)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 22, 2026

Emergency Medicine (License #N4315 in TX)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 12, 2026

Family Medicine (License #52363 in KY)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 01, 2019

Emergency Medicine (License #N4315 in TX)

NPI Profile Active October 12, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 12, 2010

Registered at 600 S BONHAM ST, MEXIA, TX 766673603 (Tel: 2547395744)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 1516, MEXIA, TX 766671516 (Tel: 2547395744)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2010

Recorded as PETER BUFFA, M.D., PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2010

Family Medicine (License #N4315 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 21, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073765087
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 21, 2008
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 680060

Franklin, TN 370680060

Phone: 8778481457

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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