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Active NPI 1396081923 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Joel E Buffum , MS, ATL, ATC

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer • Yakima, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Joel Buffum, MS, ATL, ATC is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer in Yakima, WA. Practice services are available at 1470 N 16TH AVE under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1470 N 16th Ave

Yakima, WA 989021381

Telephone 5099415746
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Memorial Physicians, P.l.l.c. Facility NPI 1164744264

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer in Yakima, WA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 10.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
15 Specialists

Practicing in Yakima, WA (828 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2255A2300X

State License WA A160185522

Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor's degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees. National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation. Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

15 Associated Practitioners
Lillian Cassidy , LMP

Massage Therapist

NPI 1033171863

Licensed Massage Practitioner

Lisa Benoit , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1144304692

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Holly Sprunger , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1215380415

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Chin-Hen Chang , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1275154205

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Stephen Shaul , MD

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1346226339

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kelly Timmons , MD PHD

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1417943630

MDPHD

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 25, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2013

Registered at 1470 N 16TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA 989021381 (Tel: 5099415746)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2013

Registered at 1470 N 16TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA 989021381 (Tel: 5099415746)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 25, 2013

Recorded as JOEL BUFFUM, MS, ATL, ATC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2013

Specialist/Technologist (License #A160185522 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 01, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396081923
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 01, 2013
Last Update: February 25, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1470 N 16th Ave

Yakima, WA 989021381

Phone: 5099415746

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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