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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1427671270 PA
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Physician Assistant in Huntersville, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
386
Medicare Part D claims · 266 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Hope Buffum, PA filed 386 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Huntersville, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.
- 386
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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Hope Buffum, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
386 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Hope Buffum, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
386 51% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Hope Buffum, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, Huntersville, NC, 28078, with a listed phone of (704) 801-7390. NPI 1427671270 was issued on 05/27/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 386 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 266 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427671270 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/27/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Hope Buffum, PA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Atrium Health North Market Network LLC
Huntersville, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Hope Buffum, PA - brand share 6.0%
Physician Assistant average
6% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 386 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
386
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
266
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 396
- Total Day Supply
- 3,723
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $501
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 136
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 86, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Hope Buffum, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
109 claims
- Azithromycin 30
Azithromycin
30 claims
- Cephalexin 30
Cephalexin
30 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
26 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon… 15
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
15 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 14
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
14 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 12
Doxycycline Hyclate
12 claims
- Mupirocin 12
Mupirocin
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 109 |
| Azithromycin | 30 |
| Cephalexin | 30 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 26 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 |
| Mupirocin | 12 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Hope Buffum, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Hope Buffum, PA's 386 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buffum.
Dr. Charles Aaron
PA
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Franco Abad
PA
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Christine Abbata
P.A.
Wilmington, NC
Dr. Princess Abbey
P.A.
Matthews, NC
Dr. Mary Abbott
PAC
Asheville, NC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Buffum, PA's specialty? ▼
Hope Buffum, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Huntersville, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does Hope Buffum, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Hope Buffum, PA wrote 386 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 266 beneficiaries.
Where is Hope Buffum, PA located? ▼
Hope Buffum, PA is located at 16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, Huntersville, NC, 28078. Phone: (704) 801-7390.
What is Hope Buffum, PA's NPI number? ▼
Hope Buffum, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427671270, issued on 05/27/2020.
Does Hope Buffum, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Hope Buffum, PA's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $501 in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Hope Buffum, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Hope Buffum, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Azithromycin, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Hope Buffum, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Hope Buffum, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 386 Part D claims and 266 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Hope Buffum, PA's credentials? ▼
Hope Buffum, PA's NPI is 1427671270 with credentials PA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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