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JAMES F CHMIEL MD
NPI 1508810581
Otolaryngology - Sleep Medicine in E. Amherst, NY

Active since May 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6041 TRANSIT RD, SUITE 101, E. AMHERST, NY 14051(716) 691-3500(716) 691-3548 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About James F Chmiel Md NPPES

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

JAMES F CHMIEL MD (NPI 1508810581) is an individual sleep medicine provider in E. Amherst, New York, licensed in New York (216693-1) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaleida Health, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508810581
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207YS0012X
Provider Legal NameJAMES F CHMIELCredential: MD
Location Address6041 TRANSIT RD, SUITE 101E. Amherst, NY 14051
Mailing Address6041 Transit Rd, Suite 101E. Amherst, NY 14051 · (716) 691-3500 · Fax (716) 691-3548
Phone(716) 691-3500
Fax(716) 691-3548
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2020
✔ NPI 1508810581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Sleep MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YS0012X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 216693-1
Definition
An Otolaryngologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
6041 TRANSIT RD, E. Amherst, NY 14051
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Other Identifiers 2

Other1011007Iha
Other000526070005Bc

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

James F Chmiel 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 ID5890978290
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110323000140
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 4

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.

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.
23 services23 patients
Removal of impacted ear wax 69210
Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.
20 services17 patients
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557
A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.
15 services15 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.
13 services13 patients

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 14051 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
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

AMHERST EAR NOSE & THROAT LLC
Otolaryngology
6041 TRANSIT RD, SUITE 101
E. AMHERST, NY 14051
Erie County (716) 691-3500
GREGG L ZIMMER MD
Otolaryngology
6041 TRANSIT RD, SUITE 101
E. AMHERST, NY 14051
Erie County (716) 691-3500

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 James Chmiel's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Chmiel is 1508810581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006.

Where is James Chmiel located?

James Chmiel practices at 6041 Transit Rd Suite 101, E. Amherst, NY 14051. The listed phone number is (716) 691-3500.

What is James Chmiel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Sleep Medicine, with taxonomy code 207YS0012X.

Is James Chmiel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Chmiel 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 James Chmiel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Chmiel is affiliated with Kaleida Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Chmiel was last updated on February 26, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.