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- 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd, Ste 130, Amherst, NY 14228
About Dr. Elmer
Thomas R. Elmer, MD is a specialist practicing in Amherst, NY. Thomas trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 621 services to 517 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1255335907.
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (716) 564-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD STE 130
Amherst, NY 14228
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
621 services · 517 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
133 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
40 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
106 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
140 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
69 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
62 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other specialists in Amherst 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Elmer specialize in?
Dr. Elmer is a specialist in Amherst, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Elmer located?
Dr. Elmer is listed at 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 130, Amherst, NY 14228. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Elmer's phone number?
The number on file is (716) 564-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Elmer?
Dr. Elmer's National Provider Identifier is 1255335907. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Elmer go to medical school?
Dr. Elmer attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Elmer have?
Dr. Elmer has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Elmer do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Elmer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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