BUFFALO RHEUMATOLOGY AND MEDICINE PLLC
NPI 1013027663
Specialist in Amherst, NY

Active since August 30, 2006CLIA 33D0169435 · Microscopy
3500 SHERIDAN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226(716) 204-4263(716) 204-4264 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine Pllc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BUFFALO RHEUMATOLOGY AND MEDICINE PLLC (NPI 1013027663), doing business as Buffalo Rheumatology, is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Amherst, New York and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through December 21, 2027 and lists Joseph M Grisanti, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013027663
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NameBUFFALO RHEUMATOLOGY AND MEDICINE PLLC
Location Address3500 SHERIDAN DRAmherst, NY 14226-1548
Mailing Address3500 Sheridan DrAmherst, NY 14226-1548 · (716) 204-4263 · Fax (716) 204-4264
Fax(716) 204-4264
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph M GrisantiMedical Director · (716) 675-2500
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 2014
✔ NPI 1013027663 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 225612
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
3500 SHERIDAN DR, Amherst, NY 14226

Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameBuffalo Rheumatology

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH82525NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified017021NY

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

13

Medicare enrollment records show 13 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Nurse Practitioner5
Rheumatology5
Internal Medicine3

Clinicians, nearest first (13)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1508596966
9 LIMESTONE DR
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 626-4200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760899827
40 GEORGE KARL BLVD STE 120
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174197263
565 ABBOTT RD
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194508002
3055 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD STE 100
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 675-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1205082666
3055 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD STE 100
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 675-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1093825721
3055 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD SUITE 100
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 675-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1316207277
3055 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD STE 100
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 675-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1659807097
3055 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD STE 100
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 675-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1780973909
5762 E MAIN STREET RD STE D
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 304-8118
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1619389475
OLEAN MEDICAL GROUP 535 MAIN ST
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-2223
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare65 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427399252
4341 CHARLOTTE HWY STE 202
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
(803) 992-5864
✔ PECOS556 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1497089460
5151 MEADOW RANCH PKWY STE 1004
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 214-8758
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,313 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1851326177
3055 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD BUFFALO RHEUMATOLOGY
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 675-2500
✔ PECOS

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 33D0169435

Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC · Orchard Park, NY
Active · expires Dec 21, 2027
CLIA Number33D0169435
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Joseph M. Grisanti
Laboratory Phone(716) 675-2500
Laboratory LocationBuffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC3055 Southwestern Boulevard, Suite 100, Orchard Park, NY 14127
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC is 1013027663. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Buffalo Rheumatology.

Where is Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC located?

Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC is located at 3500 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226. The listed phone number is (716) 204-4263.

What is Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 13 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (5), Rheumatology (5) and Internal Medicine (3). Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 33D0169435) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 21, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Buffalo Rheumatology And Medicine PLLC was last updated on October 31, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.