DR. SAMUEL N PUVENDRAN MD
NPI 1982920328
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in West Seneca, NY

Q: What is Samuel Puvendran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Puvendran is 1982920328. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2010.

Q: What is Samuel Puvendran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Puvendran was last updated on February 5, 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.

Active since April 09, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1026 UNION RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224(716) 712-1030(716) 651-9855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2021, Oct 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Samuel N Puvendran Md NPPES

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

DR. SAMUEL N PUVENDRAN MD (NPI 1982920328) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in West Seneca, New York, licensed in New York (256609) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Buffalo, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982920328

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. SAMUEL N PUVENDRANCredential: MD

Location Address1026 UNION RDWest Seneca, NY 14224-3445

Mailing Address2875 Union Rd, Suite 8Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1470 · (716) 206-1550 · Fax (716) 651-9855

Phone(716) 712-1030

Fax(716) 651-9855

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateApril 9, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2021

✔ NPI 1982920328 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0300X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 256609

Definition

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 256609 (NY)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 256609 (NY)

1026 UNION RD, West Seneca, NY 14224

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Elm and Carlton StreetsBuffalo, NY 14263-0001 · Phone (716) 845-2300

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samuel N Puvendran Md 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 ID2961710728

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150929001512

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Samuel Puvendran reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Chs Neuroscience Group

3.3 mi

Neurology

565 ABBOTT RD
Buffalo, NY 14220

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
499 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1972883304 (716) 826-7000

Sisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo New York

6.2 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

2605 HARLEM RD
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
515 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043455199 (716) 891-2400

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

7.5 mi

Multi-Specialty

ELM AND CARLTON ST
Buffalo, NY 14263

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
602 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720036593 (716) 845-2300

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

12 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

2950 ELMWOOD AVE
Kenmore, NY 14217

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
271 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1770598104 (716) 447-6100

Mount St. Mary's Hospital Of Niagara Falls

27 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

5300 MILITARY RD
Lewiston, NY 14092

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Mount St. Marys Hospital Of Niagara Falls
289 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043394745 (716) 298-2081

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

41 services23 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.

18 services16 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

17 services11 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

15 services11 patients

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556

This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.

12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14224 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

$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.

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