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JOSEPH S THOMAS M.D.
NPI 1861887846
Internal Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Active since April 06, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 HIGH STREET, BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL, BUFFALO, NY 14203(716) 859-5600(716) 817-1724 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2025, Dec 14, 2021, Feb 19, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joseph S Thomas M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH S THOMAS M.D. (NPI 1861887846) is an individual internal medicine provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (291514) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861887846
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH S THOMASCredential: M.D.
Location Address100 HIGH STREET, BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITALBuffalo, NY 14203
Mailing Address425 Essjay Rd Ste 170Williamsville, NY 14221-8235 · (716) 630-1219
Phone(716) 859-5600
Fax(716) 817-1724
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1861887846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 291514
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
100 HIGH STREET, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215-3021 · Phone (716) 898-4806
Location 285 High StBuffalo, NY 14203-1149 · Phone (716) 630-1000
Location 3565 Abbott RdBuffalo, NY 14220-2039 · Phone (716) 826-7000
Location 43495 Bailey AveBuffalo, NY 14215 · Phone (716) 862-5496

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

Joseph S Thomas 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 ID8729325170
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190409001134
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.
261 services142 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.
94 services90 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.
71 services71 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sisters Of Charity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330078
Location2157 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14214 · 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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STEVEN D SCHWAITZBERG MD
Surgery
100 HIGH STREET, 3RD FLOOR
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-2268
DR. G RICHARD CURL MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
100 HIGH STREET, SUITE A2 BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL BUFFALO ENDOVASCULAR
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-3301
DR. STEPHEN ROBERT GOODNOUGH
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
100 HIGH STREET, BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
MRS. SHAWNA-KAY YOUNG M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH STREET
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
HUYNH THUY TIEN DINH M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH STREET, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND ANATOMICAL SCIENCES
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-1128
MS. KATHERINE SUSANNE BONITO PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
100 HIGH STREET
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
MS. ANTOINETTE HATCH PA
Physician Assistant
100 HIGH STREET, PRIMARY MEDICINE CENTER
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-2589
BRIANNE MACKENZIE MD, MSC
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH STREET, BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600

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 Joseph Thomas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Thomas is 1861887846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2015.

Where is Joseph Thomas located?

Joseph Thomas practices at 100 High Street Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 859-5600.

What is Joseph Thomas's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Thomas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Thomas 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 Joseph Thomas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Thomas is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital and Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Thomas was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.