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

Kim Buford, FNP

Individual provider Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1164193512

Kim Buford, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner in Merrillville, Indiana. Qualified in 2020, 6 years ago. Practices with The Methodist Hospitals Inc, a 131-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Indiana.

Years since qualifying
6
Licensed in
IN
In the registry since
2021
What do these letters mean?
FNP — Family Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner who treats patients of all ages, much like a family doctor.

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Practice location Address checks out

8701 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-7035
Phone: (219) 738-5500
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363L00000X · Licence 28138291A (IN)

Record details

NPI number1164193512
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials FNP
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 24, 2021
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 24, 2021
Certification dateSeptember 24, 2021
Mailing address8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410-7035

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2020 (6 years in practice)
Group practice The Methodist Hospitals Inc — 131 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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