Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buffum, Cardiologist in Springfield, MA?
Where did Dr. Buffum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, Cardiovascular Diseases; Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, Internal Medicine | Wilford Hall Usaf Med Ctr | Wilford Hall Medical Center (AETC) Program
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Buffum board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Buffum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buffum speak?
Dr. Buffum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Polish
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Buffum typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Buffum diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Buffum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Buffum typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Buffum may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Buffum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buffum accept my insurance?
Dr. Buffum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buffum accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Buffum in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ameraplan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Highmark Health
Medicare
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Buffum's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Buffum affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Buffum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Buffum's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buffum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508820366.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buffum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buffum