Quick answers
- Where does James Buford see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Ashland, OH, Mansfield, OH and Shelby, OH. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James Buford's specialty?
- Medicare lists Mental Health Counselor as the primary specialty.
- Does James Buford accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says James Buford may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- What is the phone number for James Buford?
- (567) 203-3355, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James Buford's NPI number?
- 1427248723. 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 James Buford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1060 Claremont Ave, Suite 5Ashland, OH 44805 (567) 203‑3355
- 1066 Lexington AveMansfield, OH 44907 (567) 203‑3355
- 153 Mansfield Ave, Suite BShelby, OH 44875 (567) 844‑0036
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Buford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Heritage Christian Counseling of Shelby6 clinicians in the group
- Heritage Christian Counseling of Mansfield5 clinicians in the group
- Heritage Christian Counseling Ministries Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Mental Health Counselorprimary
Other mental health counselors in Ashland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ashland, OH — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427248723 |
| 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