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DR. KENNETH HARRY ECKHERT III M.D.
NPI 1427026327
Surgery in West Seneca, NY

Active since March 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, STE A103, WEST SENECA, NY 14224(716) 677-5500(716) 677-5008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2016, Mar 2, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Kenneth Harry Eckhert Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH HARRY ECKHERT III M.D. (NPI 1427026327) is an individual surgery provider in West Seneca, New York, licensed in New York (237123) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427026327
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH HARRY ECKHERT IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address550 ORCHARD PARK RD, STE A103West Seneca, NY 14224-2654
Mailing Address550 Orchard Park Rd, Ste A103West Seneca, NY 14224-2654 · (716) 677-5500 · Fax (716) 677-5008
Phone(716) 677-5500
Fax(716) 677-5008
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1427026327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 237123
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

550 ORCHARD PARK RD, West Seneca, NY 14224
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINI44658NY
Medicare PINRB0397NY
Medicaid02685918NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kenneth Harry Eckhert Iii 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 ID6901824283
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051104000376
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
42 services42 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
37 services37 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
37 services37 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
36 services29 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
28 services24 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
28 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sisters Of Charity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330078
Location2157 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14214 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Chautauqua At Wca

Acute Care Hospitals · Jamestown, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330239
Location207 Foote AvenueJamestown, NY 14701 · Chautauqua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330279
Location565 Abbott RoadBuffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14224 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,241 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%136 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
10%817 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%722 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
49%1,148 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
21%927 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 425 patients
Patients tobacco: 3% · 31 patients
82%221 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
50%1,148 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%1,148 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
10%1,148 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

RACHEL M KISTNER PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, SUITE A105
WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Erie County (716) 677-6000
EDWARD R VARGO JR. RPAC
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, STE A105
WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Erie County (716) 677-6000
MICHAEL T. GRANT, M.D., P.C.
Specialist
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, BUILDING B, SUITE 105
WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Erie County (716) 677-6404
SOUTHTOWNS RADIATION ONCOLOGY, PC
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, SUITE A100
WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Erie County (716) 674-6800
KARA TRIPPI
Speech-Language Pathologist
550 ORCHARD PARK RD
WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Erie County (716) 558-5168
SARAH MARIE BURKE N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, SUITE A101
WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Erie County (716) 677-6501
HARVEY ROY SILVERS M.D.
Neurological Surgery
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, SUITE A105
WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Erie County (716) 677-6000
JOANNE E PANTANO ANP
Nurse Practitioner
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, STE B103
WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Erie County (716) 677-5005

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 Kenneth Eckhert's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Eckhert is 1427026327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Eckhert located?

Kenneth Eckhert practices at 550 Orchard Park Rd Ste A103, West Seneca, NY 14224. The listed phone number is (716) 677-5500.

What is Kenneth Eckhert's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Kenneth Eckhert enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Eckhert 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.

Is Kenneth Eckhert affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Eckhert is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Upmc Chautauqua At Wca and Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Eckhert was last updated on March 31, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.