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DR. VINAYAK S. GOKHALE MD
NPI 1508832403
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Buffalo, NY

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215(716) 898-4535 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Vinayak S. Gokhale Md NPPES

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

DR. VINAYAK S. GOKHALE MD (NPI 1508832403) is an individual psychiatry provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (216591) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508832403
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. VINAYAK S. GOKHALECredential: MD
Location Address462 GRIDER STBuffalo, NY 14215-3021
Mailing Address120 Pin Oak DrWilliamsville, NY 14221-1531 · (716) 639-8861
Phone(716) 898-4535
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1508832403 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 216591
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
462 GRIDER ST, Buffalo, NY 14215
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid02138847NY
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedCC8473NY
Medicare UPINH26956NY

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. Vinayak S. Gokhale 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 ID1153582960
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120420000510
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 3

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.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
84 services61 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
43 services38 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.
31 services11 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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14215 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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
ALEXANDRA VAZQUEZ AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
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

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 Vinayak Gokhale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vinayak Gokhale is 1508832403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Vinayak Gokhale located?

Vinayak Gokhale practices at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215. The listed phone number is (716) 898-4535.

What is Vinayak Gokhale's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Vinayak Gokhale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vinayak Gokhale 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 Vinayak Gokhale affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vinayak Gokhale is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vinayak Gokhale was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.