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BENITA LIPFORD MD
NPI 1437113164
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Buffalo, NY

Active since April 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
34 BENWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214(716) 986-9199(716) 342-2340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Benita Lipford Md NPPES

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

BENITA LIPFORD MD (NPI 1437113164) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (206180) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaleida Health, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437113164
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameBENITA LIPFORDCredential: MD
Location Address34 BENWOOD AVEBuffalo, NY 14214-1761
Mailing Address34 Benwood AveBuffalo, NY 14214-1761 · (716) 986-9199 · Fax (716) 342-2340
Phone(716) 986-9199
Fax(716) 342-2340
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1437113164 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 206180
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
34 BENWOOD AVE, Buffalo, NY 14214
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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

Benita Lipford Md 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 ID6800929928
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100727000051
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Kaleida Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330005
Location100 High StreetBuffalo, NY 14210 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14214 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

94.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.84
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.86

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.

AHMAD MAFI DO
Internal Medicine
34 BENWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Erie County (716) 986-9199
DR. KIRK A SCIRTO MD
Family Medicine
34 BENWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Erie County (716) 986-9199
MS. KIMBERLEY MARIE HOLLIS PHD
Social Worker
34 BENWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Erie County (716) 986-9199
NOOR AMJAD AREF MSW
Counselor
34 BENWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Erie County (716) 986-9199
DR. BHARAT KOHLI MD
Family Medicine
34 BENWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Erie County (716) 572-3053
SAMANTHA MEIERER
Physician Assistant
34 BENWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Erie County (716) 986-9199
SHAHLA AHMAD M.D.
Family Medicine
34 BENWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Erie County (716) 986-9199
CHRISTINA BETTON
Marriage & Family Therapist
34 BENWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Erie County (716) 986-9199

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 Benita Lipford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benita Lipford is 1437113164. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Where is Benita Lipford located?

Benita Lipford practices at 34 Benwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214. The listed phone number is (716) 986-9199.

What is Benita Lipford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Benita Lipford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benita Lipford 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 Benita Lipford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benita Lipford is affiliated with Kaleida Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benita Lipford was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.