MICHELLE LICHTENTHAL PA
NPI 1952386484
Physician Assistant in Buffalo, NY

Q: What is Michelle Lichtenthal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Lichtenthal is 1952386484. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Q: What is Michelle Lichtenthal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14263(716) 845-2300(716) 845-2320 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Michelle Lichtenthal Pa NPPES

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

MICHELLE LICHTENTHAL PA (NPI 1952386484) is an individual physician assistant in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (008047) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952386484

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHELLE LICHTENTHALCredential: PA

Location AddressELM AND CARLTON STBuffalo, NY 14263-0001

Mailing AddressElm And Carlton StBuffalo, NY 14263-0001 · (716) 845-2300 · Fax (716) 845-2320

Phone(716) 845-2300

Fax(716) 845-2320

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 15, 2021

✔ NPI 1952386484 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 008047

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

ELM AND CARLTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14263

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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

Michelle Lichtenthal Pa 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 ID3274664842

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100625000131

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.

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083

This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.

67 services21 patients

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

41 services28 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14263 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.

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