Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Nathaniel James Buffington, MD

Individual provider Family Medicine Physician · NPI 1316028947

Dr. Nathaniel James Buffington, MD is a Family Practice in Fairbanks, Alaska. Graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2004, 22 years ago. Practices with Tanana Chiefs Conference, a 149-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alaska, Colorado, Montana and Wisconsin.

Years since qualifying
22
Trained at
Medical College of Wisconsin
Licensed in
AK, CO, MT, WI
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
4
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1717 W Cowles St
Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926
Phone: (907) 451-6682
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Specialties & licences

Family Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence 124117 (AK)
Family Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence 11341 (MT)
Family Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence 45117 (CO)
Family Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence 48498-020 (WI)

Record details

NPI number1316028947
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedOctober 18, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 1, 2025
Certification dateJuly 1, 2025
Mailing address1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyFAMILY PRACTICE
Medical schoolMEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
Graduated 2004 (22 years in practice)
Group practice Tanana Chiefs Conference — 149 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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