PETER M. BUFFA, SR. M.D., PA – NPI #1073765087
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

PETER BUFFA, SR. is a physician located in LAS CRUCES, NM. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1073765087 to PETER BUFFA, SR. on October 21, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 22, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PETER BUFFA, SR. below.

NPI Profile for
PETER M. BUFFA, SR.

NPI Number
1073765087
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PETER M. BUFFA, SR.
Credentials
M.D., PA
Primary location
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011-8255
Phone: (575) 556-7600 Fax: (659) 235-6176
4 Other location(s):
2430 W Pierce St
Carlsbad, NM 88220-3553
Phone: (575) 887-4100
Fax: (659) 235-6176
2811 N Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001-1151
Phone: (575) 526-0800
405 W Country Club Rd
Roswell, NM 88201-5209
Phone: (575) 622-8170
600 S Bonham St
Mexia, TX 76667-3603
Phone: (254) 739-5744
Fax: (254) 739-5751
Mailing address
PO BOX 680060
FRANKLIN, TN 37068-0060
Phone: (877) 848-1457 Fax: (659) 235-6176
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 22, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for PETER BUFFA, SR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX209668701
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 NM MD2026-0284
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 KY 52363

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
PETER BUFFA, SR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      128 N FM RD 3167
      RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
    • VAL VERDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      801 BEDELL AVE
      DEL RIO, TX 78840

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