Quick answers
- Does Kayleigh L. Buffington accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kayleigh L. Buffington accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kayleigh L. Buffington see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 63 services for Kayleigh L. Buffington. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kayleigh L. Buffington's NPI number?
- 1336704006. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kayleigh L. Buffington, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 63 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)16 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis54%
- Anxiety54%
- Depression49%
Hospitals where Kayleigh L. Buffington works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kayleigh L. Buffington at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220063
- Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220074
- Tufts Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220116
Practice locations
Addresses where Kayleigh L. Buffington is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 800 Washington StBoston, MA 02111 (617) 636‑8137
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kayleigh L. Buffington as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pratt Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Associates Inc.16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Boston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pratt Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Associates Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336704006 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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