Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BUFFA
Listed in the NPI registry as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna), Paul J Buffa, CRNA practices in Riverview, FL. Paul graduated from Oakland College of Medicine and Surgery in 1998. Paul is also listed as specializing in certified registered nurse anesthetist. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 77 services to 70 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (727) 532-0002
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6901 SIMMONS LOOP
Riverview, FL 33578
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
77 services · 70 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance | Anaesthesia | 01938 |
28 |
| Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position | Anaesthesia | 01992 |
19 |
| Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance | Anaesthesia | 01940 |
17 |
| Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance | Anaesthesia | 01937 |
13 |
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 certified registered nurse anesthetists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 certified registered nurse anesthetists in Riverview 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Oakland College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Oakland College of Medicine and Surgery 2
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Buffa?
Dr. Buffa is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna) in Riverview, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Buffa's address?
Dr. Buffa is listed at 6901 SIMMONS LOOP, Riverview, FL 33578. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Buffa?
The number on file is (727) 532-0002. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Buffa?
Dr. Buffa's National Provider Identifier is 1205946761. 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
Where did Dr. Buffa train?
Dr. Buffa attended Oakland College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Buffa have?
Dr. Buffa has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Buffa perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buffa provides treatments such as anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance and anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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