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REMEK KOCZ M.D.
NPI 1013209923
Anesthesiology in Buffalo, NY

Active since May 11, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215(716) 898-3436 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2017, Nov 1, 2017, Aug 13, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Remek Kocz M.d. NPPES

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

REMEK KOCZ M.D. (NPI 1013209923) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (284747-1) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013209923
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameREMEK KOCZCredential: M.D.
Location Address462 GRIDER STBuffalo, NY 14215-3021
Mailing Address462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215-3021 · (716) 898-3436
Phone(716) 898-3436
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20173 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1013209923 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 284747-1
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
462 GRIDER ST, Buffalo, NY 14215
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01868253NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Remek Kocz M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618230624
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180404000851
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Remek Kocz reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology Medical Consultants, PLLC
Same address
Anesthesiology
462 GRIDER ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366487555 (716) 898-3549
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
462 GRIDER ST
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790118917 (716) 898-3536
Great Lakes Anesthesiology, PC
2.7 mi
Specialist
818 ELLICOTT ST
Buffalo, NY 14203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306852181 (716) 323-6570
Center For Ambulatory Surgery LLC
7.1 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, SUITE B101
West Seneca, NY 14224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720041536 (716) 677-4161

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on mouth 00170
Anesthesia for a mouth procedure involves administering medication to prevent pain during the treatment. It could be local, numbing a specific area, or general, where you're unconscious. It ensures a comfortable, pain-free experience during your dental or oral surgery.
21 services20 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Erie County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330219
Location462 Grider StreetBuffalo, NY 14215 · Erie County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.88
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.01

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. V. THOMAS CHAPIN PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000
DR. JOHN JACOB HANNIBAL IV M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-4226
HMB PHARMACY MANAGEMENT LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
462 GRIDER ST, DRIVEWAY 3
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 332-2866
SARAH MARIE THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 698-5375
MATTHEW GARRETT ALBEN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-5053
DANNY ISSAM BELMONA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000
MR. KENNETH L DZIALAK COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3575
MS. ZENA SONDRA HYMAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000

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 Remek Kocz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Remek Kocz is 1013209923. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2011.

Where is Remek Kocz located?

Remek Kocz practices at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215. The listed phone number is (716) 898-3436.

What is Remek Kocz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Remek Kocz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Remek Kocz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Remek Kocz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Remek Kocz reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Anesthesiology Medical Consultants, PLLC (Buffalo, NY), Erie County Medical Center Corporation (Buffalo, NY), Great Lakes Anesthesiology, PC (Buffalo, NY) and Center For Ambulatory Surgery LLC (West Seneca, NY). Each 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 Remek Kocz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Remek Kocz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Remek Kocz is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Remek Kocz was last updated on December 18, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.