SYED QUDSIYAH QUDSIYAH RUFAI
NPI 1952796757
Internal Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Active since March 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14263(716) 845-2300(716) 845-1110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2021, Oct 21, 2020, Oct 2, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Syed Qudsiyah Qudsiyah Rufai NPPES

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

SYED QUDSIYAH QUDSIYAH RUFAI (NPI 1952796757) is an individual internal medicine provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (298546) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Atlanta.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952796757
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSYED QUDSIYAH QUDSIYAH RUFAI
Location AddressELM AND CARLTON STBuffalo, NY 14263-0001
Mailing AddressElm And Carlton StBuffalo, NY 14263-0001 · (716) 845-2300
Fax(716) 845-1110
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2020
NPI 1952796757 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 · 298546
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.
ELM AND CARLTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14263

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1720 Westview Dr SWAtlanta, GA 30310-1458 · Phone (404) 752-1500

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

Syed Qudsiyah Qudsiyah Rufai 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 ID547562860
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190605002516
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.

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.
86 services49 patients
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.
24 services21 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.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erie County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330219
Location462 Grider StreetBuffalo, NY 14215 · Erie County
Emergency services

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
$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.

91.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.6
Improvement Activities40
Cost85.96

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.

Physician Assistant
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Dentist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Family Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Pharmacist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Internal Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263

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 Syed Qudsiyah Rufai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Syed Qudsiyah Rufai is 1952796757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2015.

Where is Syed Qudsiyah Rufai located?

Syed Qudsiyah Rufai practices at Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263. The listed phone number is (716) 845-2300.

What is Syed Qudsiyah Rufai's specialty?

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

Is Syed Qudsiyah Rufai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Syed Qudsiyah Rufai 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 Syed Qudsiyah Rufai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Syed Qudsiyah Rufai is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Syed Qudsiyah Rufai was last updated on February 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.