Dr. Christopher Buff, DO
Ballston Lake, NY
34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Buff, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Ballston Lake, NY?
Dr. Christopher Buff, DO is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Ballston Lake, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Buff graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at St Clare'S Hosp, Family Medicine; Kennedy Hlth Sys & Our Lady Of, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Buff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buff’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buff’s office at (518) 399-7723.
Where did Dr. Buff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Clare'S Hosp, Family Medicine; Kennedy Hlth Sys & Our Lady Of, Flexible Or Transitional Year | ST CLARES HOSPITAL
Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | NY COLL OF OSTEO MED NY INST OF TECH | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Buff board certified in Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Buff, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buff speak?
Dr. Buff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Buff treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Buff 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. Buff. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Buff perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Buff may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buff's office.
Does Dr. Buff accept my insurance?
Dr. Buff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 399-7723 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buff accept in Ballston Lake, NY?
Dr. Buff in Ballston Lake, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Buff's office located?
Dr. Christopher Buff's Primary Practice
112 Charlton Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-7723
What is Dr. Buff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417918012.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buff
What is Dr. Christopher Buff's specialty?
Dr. Buff is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Ballston Lake, NY. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Buff to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Buff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Buff is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Christopher Buff accepting new patients in Ballston Lake, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Buff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Buff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buff's office at (518) 399-7723 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Buff?
Please contact Dr. Buff's office at (518) 399-7723 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Buff have?
Dr. Christopher Buff is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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