Dr. Peter Michael Buffa
Family Practice in Harlingen, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Peter Michael Buffa Sr., MD,PA, is a Family Practice specialist in Harlingen, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Vhs Brownsville Hospital Company Llc, Harlingen Medical Center. Dr. Peter Michael Buffa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Rio Grande Emergency Physicians Pllc. Dr. Peter Michael Buffa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Peter Michael Buffa at 5501 S Expressway to request Dr. Peter Michael Buffa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Peter Michael Buffa Sr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9739228149 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 20 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- Physician Assistant (PA)
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Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
Education and Training
- Dr. Peter Michael Buffa graduated from medical school in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1073765087
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Peter Michael Buffa
Medical Licenses
Dr. Peter Michael Buffa has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| N4315 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Brownsville, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Harlingen, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Rio Grande Emergency Physicians Pllc
| Rio Grande Emergency Physicians Pllc | 12 |
Practice Locations
5501 S Expressway
Harlingen, TX 78550-3213
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, October 12, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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