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504 Redmond Rd Nw, Rome, GA 30165 - Rome location
501 Redmond Rd NW, Rome, GA 30165
About Howard Buffington
Howard K. Buffington, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner — family based in Rome, GA. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 104 services to 41 patients. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, advance care planning, first 30 minutes, and residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235725383.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (706) 528-9060
- Email not available
Practice Locations
504 REDMOND RD NW
Rome, GA 30165
501 Redmond Rd NW
Rome, GA 30165
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
104 services · 41 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
78 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99344 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Rome 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Howard K. Buffington's specialty?
Howard K. Buffington is a nurse practitioner in Rome, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
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Where can I find Howard K. Buffington?
Howard K. Buffington is listed at 504 Redmond Rd Nw, Rome, GA 30165. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Howard K. Buffington?
The number on file is (706) 528-9060. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Howard K. Buffington?
Howard K. Buffington's National Provider Identifier is 1235725383. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Howard K. Buffington's education?
Howard K. Buffington attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Howard K. Buffington have?
Howard K. Buffington has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Howard K. Buffington known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard K. Buffington the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Howard K. Buffington. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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