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Dr. Michael Lloyd Buffington, DC
Chiropractor in Osakis, MN · enumerated 2007.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1124169446
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Michael Lloyd Buffington
Credential DC
Sex Male
Practice address 52 West Main St, Osakis, MN, 56360
Phone (320) 859-5976
Enumeration date Feb 9, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Jul 18, 2008
Taxonomy & licenses
DC · Doctor of Chiropractic: A licensed chiropractor focusing on musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders.
About the DC credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 979695900 | Medicaid | MN | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What specialty is Michael Buffington?
Michael Buffington is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Chiropractor. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-07-18.