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DR. CYNTHIA ANN PRISTACH M.D.
NPI 1821036625
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Buffalo, NY

Active since June 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
90.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215(716) 898-4221 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Cynthia Ann Pristach M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CYNTHIA ANN PRISTACH M.D. (NPI 1821036625) is an individual psychiatry provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (163871) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821036625
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. CYNTHIA ANN PRISTACHCredential: M.D.
Location Address462 GRIDER STBuffalo, NY 14215-3021
Mailing Address462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215-3021 · (716) 898-4221
Phone(716) 898-4221
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1821036625 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 · 163871
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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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. Cynthia Ann Pristach 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 ID4284827213
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101021001227
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 2

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 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.
113 services15 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.
102 services14 patients

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 Cynthia Pristach's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cynthia Pristach is 1821036625. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2006.

Where is Cynthia Pristach located?

Cynthia Pristach practices at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215. The listed phone number is (716) 898-4221.

What is Cynthia Pristach's specialty?

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

Is Cynthia Pristach enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cynthia Pristach 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cynthia Pristach was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.