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KURT VONFRICKEN M.D.
NPI 1851351746
Surgery in Buffalo, NY

Active since March 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 HIGH ST, C3, BUFFALO, NY 14203(716) 859-2071(716) 859-2885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Kurt Vonfricken M.d. NPPES

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

KURT VONFRICKEN M.D. (NPI 1851351746) is an individual surgery provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (2079381) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaleida Health, and is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851351746
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameKURT VONFRICKENCredential: M.D.
Location Address100 HIGH ST, C3Buffalo, NY 14203-1126
Mailing Address100 High St, C3Buffalo, NY 14203-1126 · (716) 859-2071 · Fax (716) 859-2885
Phone(716) 859-2071
Fax(716) 859-2885
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 2010
✔ NPI 1851351746 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 2079381
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
100 HIGH ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPING56036NY
Medicaid01771993NY

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

Kurt Vonfricken 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 ID4082605043
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040519001339
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 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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
45 services44 patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity 32554
Aspiration of fluid from the chest cavity is a procedure where a needle is carefully inserted into the space between your chest wall and lungs to remove excess fluid. This can relieve pressure, making it easier to breathe.
37 services13 patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity 32554
Aspiration of fluid from the chest cavity is a procedure where a needle is carefully inserted into the space between your chest wall and lungs to remove excess fluid. This can relieve pressure, making it easier to breathe.
28 services21 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 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

MS. DENISE MARIE DONAHUE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
GENERAL PHYSICIAN SUB II PLLC
Specialist
100 HIGH ST, RM C421
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-7607
DR. MATTHEW KYLE MOSER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 218-1000
MIAN MOHAMMAD HAMMAS MD
Hospitalist
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
DR. GUY SHEMESH DUNETZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
JILL FRASCO DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
THOMAS WILLIAM JORDAN D.O.
Emergency Medicine
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-1993
KIM HUBER
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-2741

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 Kurt Vonfricken's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt Vonfricken is 1851351746. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Kurt Vonfricken located?

Kurt Vonfricken practices at 100 High St C3, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 859-2071.

What is Kurt Vonfricken's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Kurt Vonfricken enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kurt Vonfricken 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 Kurt Vonfricken affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kurt Vonfricken is affiliated with Kaleida Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt Vonfricken was last updated on September 27, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.