Quick answers
- Where does Kim Buford see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Merrillville, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Kim Buford's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Kim Buford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kim Buford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Kim Buford?
- (219) 791-9476, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Kim Buford's NPI number?
- 1164193512. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Kim Buford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 751 E 81st Ave, Methodist Physicians GroupMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 791‑9476
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kim Buford as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The Methodist Hospitals Inc129 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Merrillville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164193512 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians