SUMANGALY THAMBIAIYAH M.D.
NPI 1538424205
Internal Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Active since July 09, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14263(716) 845-2300(716) 845-3549 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Sumangaly Thambiaiyah M.d. NPPES

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

SUMANGALY THAMBIAIYAH M.D. (NPI 1538424205) is an individual internal medicine provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (280078-01) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaleida Health, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538424205
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSUMANGALY THAMBIAIYAHCredential: M.D.
Location AddressELM AND CARLTON STBuffalo, NY 14263-0001
Mailing Address95 Hunters Ridge RdOrchard Park, NY 14127-1368 · (585) 764-0777
Fax(716) 845-3549
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2023
✔ NPI 1538424205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 280078-01
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
ELM AND CARLTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14263

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

Sumangaly Thambiaiyah 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 ID8325348675
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210507001652
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 Sumangaly Thambiaiyah reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
ELM AND CARLTON ST
Buffalo, NY 14263
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 602 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1540 MAPLE RD
Williamsville, NY 14221
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
275 NORTHPOINTE PKWY, SUITE 50
Amherst, NY 14228
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
3898 VINEYARD DR
Dunkirk, NY 14048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 572 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
206 services94 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.
99 services56 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
83 services83 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
33 services33 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 14263 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 20

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

Physician Assistant
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Dentist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Family Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Pharmacist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Internal Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263

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 Sumangaly Thambiaiyah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sumangaly Thambiaiyah is 1538424205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2012.

Where is Sumangaly Thambiaiyah located?

Sumangaly Thambiaiyah practices at Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263. The listed phone number is (716) 845-2300.

What is Sumangaly Thambiaiyah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sumangaly Thambiaiyah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sumangaly Thambiaiyah 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 Sumangaly Thambiaiyah's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sumangaly Thambiaiyah reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Buffalo, NY), Infinity Medical Of Wny PC (Williamsville, NY), Infinity Medical Group P.C. (Amherst, NY) and General Physician, PC (Dunkirk, 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 Sumangaly Thambiaiyah's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Sumangaly Thambiaiyah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sumangaly Thambiaiyah is affiliated with Kaleida Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sumangaly Thambiaiyah was last updated on February 24, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.