Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 23 years
- Graduated from: University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1998
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1356330666
Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo M.D.
Family Physician
He is located at 20 Baptist Health Drive in Heber Springs, AR 72543. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Osteoporosis, Pregnancy. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356330666. Appointment can be made via the phone number (501) 362-0500. He is affiliated with 5 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
Procedures Performed by Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Jun 28, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Exp Standardized | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Value | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Catastrophic HSA | PPO · Catastrophic | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Standardized | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Value | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver AH | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Standardized | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Health Advantage
Network data as of Jun 28, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Bronze National | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Premier National | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Premier National | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Standardized | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver AH | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Octave
Network data as of Jun 28, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Octave
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octave Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Bronze Value | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Classic National | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver AH | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
Dental plans
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Jun 28, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Gold | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Gold Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Pediatric | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Silver | PPO · Low | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice (also registered under: Practitioner - General Practice) .
Bills through: Baptist Health
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| AstraZeneca | $439 |
| Janssen | $423 |
| Novo Nordisk | $407 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $2705 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1998Affiliated practices
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo is affiliated with BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo treat?
Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Osteoporosis, Pregnancy. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo is affiliated with Lab of Path PA. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo accept patients with Health Advantage?
Yes, Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo is listed in-network for Health Advantage through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo?
Dr. Ryan P. Buffalo's office is located at 20 Baptist Health Drive in Heber Springs, AR 72543.