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Mr. Joel E Buffum, MS, ATL, ATC
Athletic Trainer in Yakima, WA · enumerated 2013.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1396081923
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Mr. Joel E Buffum
Credential MS, ATL, ATC
Sex Male
Practice address 1470 N 16th Ave, Yakima, WA, 98902
Phone (509) 941-5746
Enumeration date Jan 1, 2013
Last updated in NPPES Feb 25, 2013
Taxonomy & licenses
2255A2300X Athletic Trainer Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers · License A160185522 (WA) Primary
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-02-25.