MR. THOMAS DONALD GRINNELL JR. LCSW
NPI 1578711685
Social Worker - Clinical in Buffalo, NY

Q: What is Thomas Grinnell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Grinnell is 1578711685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 3, 2008.

Q: What is Thomas Grinnell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Grinnell was last updated on March 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since September 03, 2008PECOS Enrolled

625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE 204, BUFFALO, NY 14202(716) 882-3151(716) 886-4002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Mr. Thomas Donald Grinnell Jr. Lcsw NPPES

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

MR. THOMAS DONALD GRINNELL JR. LCSW (NPI 1578711685) is an individual clinical provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (079421-1) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578711685

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X

Provider Legal NameMR. THOMAS DONALD GRINNELL JR.Credential: LCSW

Location Address625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE 204Buffalo, NY 14202-1009

Mailing Address255 Delaware Ave, Suite 300Buffalo, NY 14202-2016 · (716) 842-0440 · Fax (716) 842-4069

Phone(716) 882-3151

Fax(716) 886-4002

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateSeptember 3, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 2012

✔ NPI 1578711685 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code1041C0700X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 079421-1

Definition

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

625 DELAWARE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14202

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. Thomas Donald Grinnell Jr. Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Grinnell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mid Erie Mental Health Services Inc

4.6 mi

Counselor

1526 WALDEN AVE, STE 400
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
82 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1225095201 (716) 895-7167

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14202 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

$0.00 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code NA

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.

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.

VIRGINIA FREDO

Licensed Practical Nurse

625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE 150
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Erie County (716) 884-1001

JACQUELINE COLLINS

Licensed Practical Nurse

625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE 150
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Erie County (716) 884-1001

CATHY ULRICH

Licensed Practical Nurse

625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE150
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Erie County (716) 884-1001

MS. LYNN WALDMAN LCSW

Social Worker

625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE 204, LINWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Erie County (716) 882-3151

DONNA MILLER

Registered Nurse

625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE 150
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Erie County (716) 884-1001

MELANIE VOGEL

Licensed Practical Nurse

625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE 150
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Erie County (716) 884-1001

MS. SONJA L MCALLISTER LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

625 DELAWARE AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Erie County (716) 882-3151

MS. THERESA PAWLOWSKI LCSW-R

Social Worker

625 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE 204, LINWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Erie County (716) 882-3151

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 Thomas Grinnell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Grinnell is 1578711685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 3, 2008.

Where is Thomas Grinnell located?

Thomas Grinnell practices at 625 Delaware Ave Suite 204, Buffalo, NY 14202. The listed phone number is (716) 882-3151.

What is Thomas Grinnell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Thomas Grinnell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Grinnell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Thomas Grinnell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Grinnell reassigns Medicare benefits to Mid Erie Mental Health Services Inc (Cheektowaga, NY). The 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 Thomas Grinnell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Grinnell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Thomas Grinnell as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Grinnell was last updated on March 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.