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Dr. Alexandra Buford, DO

Northfield, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Buford, Family Medicine Specialist in Northfield, NJ?

    Dr. Alexandra Buford, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Northfield, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Buford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buford’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buford’s office at (609) 365-6217.

    What languages does Dr. Buford speak?

    Dr. Buford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Buford treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buford 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. Buford. 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    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:

    • Overweight
    • Class 1 Obesity
    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Mild Obesity
    • Moderate Obesity
    • BMI Class 1 Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E66811: Obesity, class 1
    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight
    • Body Weight
    • Normal Weight
    • Body Mass Index
    • Optimal Weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Buford perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexandra Buford may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buford's office.

    Does Dr. Buford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 365-6217 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buford accept in Northfield, NJ?

    Dr. Buford in Northfield, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Buford's office located?

    Dr. Alexandra Buford's Primary Practice

    2605 Shore Rd

    Northfield, NJ 08225

    (609) 365-6217

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    Dr. Alexandra Buford's Practice 2

    401 Bethel Rd

    Somers Point, NJ 08244

    (609) 365-6200

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    Dr. Alexandra Buford's Practice 3

    4450 Black Horse Pike Ste 3972

    Mays Landing, NJ 08330

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    What is Dr. Buford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Buford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386959500.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buford?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buford

    What is Dr. Alexandra Buford's specialty?

    Dr. Buford is a Family Medicine Specialist near Northfield, NJ. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Buford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexandra Buford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Buford is affiliated with Shore Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alexandra Buford accepting new patients in Northfield, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Alexandra Buford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexandra Buford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buford's office at (609) 365-6217 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexandra Buford?

    Please contact Dr. Buford's office at (609) 365-6217 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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