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- 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
About Dr. Buffington
Mary A. Buffington, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Shreveport, LA specializing in nephrology. Mary is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Mary provided 284 services to 145 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older), and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation. This provider record is associated with NPI 1942411863.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (318) 626-0000
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
284 services · 145 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
36 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
150 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Other kidney specialists in Shreveport 7
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Mary A. Buffington's specialty?
Mary A. Buffington is a kidney specialist in Shreveport, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Mary A. Buffington?
Mary A. Buffington is listed at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Mary A. Buffington?
The number on file is (318) 626-0000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Mary A. Buffington?
Mary A. Buffington's National Provider Identifier is 1942411863. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Mary A. Buffington have?
Mary A. Buffington has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Mary A. Buffington known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Mary A. Buffington provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Mary A. Buffington's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mary A. Buffington. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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