Kathryn Buffey, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Kotzebue, AK

Kathryn Buffey, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Kotzebue, Alaska. She graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Hospital Medicine Of Ak Llc and her current practice location is 435 5th Avenue, Kotzebue, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 442-7442.

Kathryn Buffey is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 145987) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1700267515.

Contact Information

Kathryn Buffey, DO
435 5th Avenue,
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-7442
(907) 442-7013



Physician's Profile

Full NameKathryn Buffey
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience9 Years
Location435 5th Avenue, Kotzebue, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kathryn Buffey graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700267515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608188396
  • Enrollment ID: I20211015002007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kathryn Buffey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700267515NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 125.066608 (Illinois)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 145987 (Alaska)Primary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine E-11588 (Arkansas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alaska Regional HospitalAnchorage, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hospital Medicine Of Ak Llc539510059818

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHospital Medicine Of Ak Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346947470
PECOS PAC ID: 5395100598
Enrollment ID: O20230421002014

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kathryn Buffey, DO
9202 Cam Island Cir,
Eagle River, AK 99577-8536

Ph: (309) 846-8834
Kathryn Buffey, DO
435 5th Avenue,
Kotzebue, AK 99752

Ph: (907) 442-7442

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Family Medicine Doctors in Kotzebue, AK

Dr. James Michael Farrington, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 436 5th & Ted Stevens Way, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Phone: 907-442-7148    
Julia Sicilia, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 436 5th &ted Stevens Way, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Phone: 907-442-7202    Fax: 907-442-7312
Ayesha Venkateswaran,
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 436 5th Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Phone: 907-442-3321    
Linda Olson Bergum, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 436 5th Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Phone: 907-442-3321    
Amelia Stutman,
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 436 5th Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Phone: 907-442-3321    
Dr. Srikanth Rao Dakoji, M.D.,PH.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 479 Mission St, Apt C8, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Phone: 415-283-6925    

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