Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth L. Buffington accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth L. Buffington see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 606 services for Elizabeth L. Buffington. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth L. Buffington's NPI number?
- 1871126045. 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 Elizabeth 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 606 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)153 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)138 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)137 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)66 services
- Application of whirlpool therapy (97022)55 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
- High blood pressure55%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth L. Buffington is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 103 Pleasant Dr, Suite 209Aliquippa, PA 15001 (724) 933‑3850
- 6001 Stonewood Dr, Fl 2Wexford, PA 15090 (724) 933‑3850
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth L. Buffington as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Western Pennsylvania Hand Center17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, Pennsylvania →
Other occupational therapists in Aliquippa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aliquippa, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Western Pennsylvania Hand Center
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) | 1871126045 |
| 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 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