Lonna Shay Bufford, MD
Lonna Shay Bufford is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fayetteville, AR with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lonna Shay Bufford, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Fayetteville, AR. She graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 800dNPPES updated 2024-03-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2523 E Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701-7329
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.43%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
3.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
236
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,232
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $245k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$698 received from industry
49 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lonna Shay Bufford's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 13, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
Po Box 1523, Fayetteville, AR 72702-1523
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144037
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Lonna Shay Bufford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lonna Shay Bufford for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fayetteville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lonna Shay Bufford
Dr. Bufford is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fayetteville, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 442-2822.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lonna Shay Bufford
Practice Location
2523 E Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701-7329
Mailing Address
Po Box 1523, Fayetteville, AR 72702-1523
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