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DR. CINDREA DENISE BENDER M.D
NPI 1669659322
Internal Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Active since January 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
85 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203(716) 630-1000(716) 680-1348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2021, Oct 23, 2019, Jun 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Cindrea Denise Bender M.d NPPES

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

DR. CINDREA DENISE BENDER M.D (NPI 1669659322) is an individual internal medicine provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (246822-1) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaleida Health, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669659322
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CINDREA DENISE BENDERCredential: M.D
Location Address85 HIGH STBuffalo, NY 14203-1149
Mailing Address425 Essjay Rd Ste 170Williamsville, NY 14221-8235 · (716) 630-1219 · Fax (716) 817-1726
Phone(716) 630-1000
Fax(716) 680-1348
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1669659322 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 · 246822-1
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.
85 HIGH ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cindrea Denise Bender 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 ID9931259926
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090612000415
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.

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.
237 services88 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.
72 services63 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.
66 services59 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.
64 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330279
Location565 Abbott RoadBuffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14203 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.

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.

87.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.29
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost74.86

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$2.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$10.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ERIN B MIDDLER P.A.
Physician Assistant
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 862-1969
AKHIL MOGALAPALLI
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. ALEC G MILLER MD
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
BETHANY MCCLINSEY PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 857-8607
RACHEL ELIZABETH HORVATH PA-C
Physician Assistant
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. JORDAN CINQUINO D.O
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. JEFFREY JOHN LACH DO
Hospitalist
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
MR. VICTOR LEE SANDERS MD
Hospitalist
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000

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 Cindrea Bender's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cindrea Bender is 1669659322. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2008.

Where is Cindrea Bender located?

Cindrea Bender practices at 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 630-1000.

What is Cindrea Bender's specialty?

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

Is Cindrea Bender enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cindrea Bender 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 Cindrea Bender affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cindrea Bender is affiliated with Kaleida Health and Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cindrea Bender was last updated on December 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.