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Dr. Peter Buffa, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Peter Buffa, MD
4.8 (372 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Peter Buffa, MD is an Internist in Bethpage, NY.
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Dr. Peter Buffa, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 55
Bethpage, NY
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Buffa, MD is an Internist in Bethpage, NY.

About

Dr. Buffa graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division.Dr. Peter Buffa, MD is an Internist in Bethpage, NY and has 28 years experience. Dr. Buffa currently practices at Optum Internal Medicine - Bethpage. At present, Dr. Buffa received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 372 times. Dr. Buffa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Buffa is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
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All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Animal Allergies
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Arthritis
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Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Blepharitis
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
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Chronic Neck Pain
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Cluster Headache
Constipation
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Enteritis
Esophagitis
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Heart Disease
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Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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Hypogonadism
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Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
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Overweight
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
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Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
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Raynaud's Disease
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Sarcoidosis
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Sebaceous Cysts
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Shortness of Breath
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Sleep Apnea
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Strep Throat
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Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Urinary Incontinence
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Diabetes Counseling
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Obesity Counseling
Pap Smear

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Optum Internal Medicine - Bethpage
    4045 Hempstead Tpke Fl 3, Bethpage, NY 11714
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 731-7770

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buffa
4.8
Based on 372 Reviews
5 Stars (315)
4 Stars (47)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (3)

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Nov 13, 2024
Long time PCP . Great doctor makes excellent healthcare decisions for me .
Robert Mina — Nov 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    1999
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Buffa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buffa's profile.

Yes, Dr. Peter Buffa, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.