Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Sam A. Buffer Jr. work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Sam A. Buffer Jr. at 5 hospitals: Ahn Wexford Hospital, Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita…, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System, UPMC Horizon and UPMC Passavant. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Sam A. Buffer Jr. see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Cranberry Township, PA, Pittsburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Sam A. Buffer Jr.'s specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Sam A. Buffer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sam A. Buffer Jr. 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.
- Does Sam A. Buffer Jr. offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Sam A. Buffer Jr. offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Sam A. Buffer Jr.?
- (412) 665-8030, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Sam A. Buffer Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1699747634. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Sam A. Buffer Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sam A. Buffer Jr. at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Ahn Wexford HospitalWexford, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390334
- Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita…Butler, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390168
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390114
- UPMC HorizonGreenville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390178
- UPMC PassavantPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390107
Practice locations
Addresses where Sam A. Buffer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Saint Francis WayCranberry Township, PA 16066 (412) 665‑8030
- 1 St Francis Way, UPMC Passavant CranberryCranberry Township, PA 16066 (724) 772‑5960
- 2 Hot Meal StPittsburg, PA 15203
- 200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 383‑1370
- 200 Lothrop St, Muh 4 EastPittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 383‑1370
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sam A. Buffer Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Pennsylvania →
Other cardiologists in Cranberry Township
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cranberry Township, PA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699747634 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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