Katherine Buffkin, NP
Buffkin Nurse Practitioner
1326431628Is Katherine Buffkin, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Katherine Buffkin, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Bellefontaine. With 11 years of practice (near the local average of 12), they have solid experience.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Buffkin's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Bellefontaine, OH
Bellefontaine has 37 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 22 focused on family nurse practitioner. Ohio nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Ohio Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
12
Avg in Bellefontaine
37
Nurse Practitioners in Bellefontaine
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Buffkin's license is active and unrestricted with the Ohio board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Katherine Buffkin, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Katherine Buffkin, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1326431628) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Ohio Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Katherine Buffkin, NP?
Katherine Buffkin, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bellefontaine has about 12 years. There are 37 nurse practitioners in Bellefontaine, including 22 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Katherine Buffkin, NP located?
Katherine Buffkin, NP practices at Buffkin Nurse Practitioner, 555 E LAKE AVE, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. Phone: (937) 593-0545.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Ohio Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Buffkin's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/11/2015