Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Poughkeepsie, NY

Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Poughkeepsie, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Premier Medical Group Of The Hudson Valley Pc and his current practice location is 243 North Rd, Ste 304, Poughkeepsie, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 471-9410.

Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa is licensed to practice in New York (license number 203239) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1346244027.

Contact Information

Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa, MD
243 North Rd, Ste 304,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1173
(845) 471-9410
(845) 471-7643

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Salvatore Martin Buffa
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location243 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346244027
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/24/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709957293
  • Enrollment ID: I20080610000803

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346244027NPI-NPPES
01687690MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 203239 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vassar Brothers Medical CenterPoughkeepsie, NYHospital
Westchester Medical CenterValhalla, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Premier Medical Group Of The Hudson Valley Pc3072575109109

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePremier Medical Group Of The Hudson Valley Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255437166
PECOS PAC ID: 3072575109
Enrollment ID: O20070301000268

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa, MD
243 North Rd, Ste 304,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1173

Ph: (845) 451-7251
Dr Salvatore Martin Buffa, MD
243 North Rd, Ste 304,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1173

Ph: (845) 471-9410

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