15 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Buffington, Family Medicine Specialist in Fairbanks, AK?
Where did Dr. Buffington go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Buffington board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buffington speak?
Dr. Buffington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buffington typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buffington 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. Buffington. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buffington typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buffington performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Buffington. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Buffington accept my insurance?
Dr. Buffington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (907) 455-2634 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buffington accept in Fairbanks, AK?
Dr. Buffington in Fairbanks, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buffington's office located?
Dr. Nathaniel Buffington's Primary Practice
1001 Noble St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 455-2634
What hospitals are Dr. Buffington affiliated with?
Dr. Buffington has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Buffington's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buffington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316028947.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buffington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buffington