DR. OSMAN FAROOQ
NPI 1700034196
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Buffalo, NY

Active since August 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
140 HODGE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY - WCHOB, BUFFALO, NY 14222(716) 878-7840(716) 878-7326 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Osman Farooq NPPES

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

DR. OSMAN FAROOQ (NPI 1700034196) is an individual neurology provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (099683) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaleida Health, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700034196
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. OSMAN FAROOQ
Location Address140 HODGE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY - WCHOBBuffalo, NY 14222-2034
Mailing Address140 Hodge Ave, Department Of Neurology - WchobBuffalo, NY 14222-2034
Fax(716) 878-7326
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 2013
✔ NPI 1700034196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 099683
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
140 HODGE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14222

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

Dr. Osman Farooq 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 ID3577700517
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130510000053
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Osman Farooq reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Neurology
1010 MAIN ST
Buffalo, NY 14202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
818 ELLICOTT ST
Buffalo, NY 14203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 676 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
4225 GENESEE ST STE 400
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 139 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 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.

Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 95720
This procedure monitors brain wave activity over 12-26 hours using Video EEG (VEEG). It involves recording brain waves and video to detect irregularities. A healthcare professional will review the data and provide a report. It's non-invasive and safe.
23 services16 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep 95822
The measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This is done when you're asleep or in a coma, to help understand brain function and identify any abnormalities.
18 services16 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
11 services11 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 14222 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.

94.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.84
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.86

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.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
140 HODGE AVE, 2ND FLOOR - PEDIATRIC SURGERY
BUFFALO, NY 14222
Genetic Counselor, MS
140 HODGE AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14222

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 Osman Farooq's NPI number?

The NPI number for Osman Farooq is 1700034196. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2008.

Where is Osman Farooq located?

Osman Farooq practices at 140 Hodge Ave Department Of Neurology - Wchob, Buffalo, NY 14222. The listed phone number is (716) 878-7840.

What is Osman Farooq's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Osman Farooq enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Osman Farooq 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 Osman Farooq's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Osman Farooq reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Neurology, Inc. (Buffalo, NY), Kaleida Health (Buffalo, NY) and University Orthopaedic Services, Inc (Cheektowaga, 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 Osman Farooq's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Osman Farooq affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Osman Farooq is affiliated with Kaleida Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Osman Farooq was last updated on April 4, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.