Physician Profile
Thomas J. Pfiffner, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pfiffner
Thomas J. Pfiffner, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Buffalo, NY specializing in neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 975 Medicare patients across 1,906 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadobenate dimeglumine (multihance multipack), per ml, mri scan of brain without contrast, and mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (716) 250-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
40 GEORGE KARL BLVD STE 120
Buffalo, NY 14221
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,906 services · 975 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
169 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
145 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
138 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
67 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
62 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast | Imaging | 72156 |
46 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72146 |
45 | |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | Imaging | 70544 |
37 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| 3d radiographic procedure | Imaging | 76376 |
25 | |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | Imaging | 72158 |
21 |
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 neurologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other neurologists in Buffalo 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Mri scan of brain without contrast 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Thomas J. Pfiffner specialize in?
Thomas J. Pfiffner is a neurologist in Buffalo, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is Thomas J. Pfiffner located?
Thomas J. Pfiffner is listed at 40 George Karl Blvd Ste 120, Buffalo, NY 14221. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas J. Pfiffner's phone number?
The number on file is (716) 250-2000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Thomas J. Pfiffner's NPI number?
Thomas J. Pfiffner's National Provider Identifier is 1477780054. 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 Thomas J. Pfiffner train?
Thomas J. Pfiffner attended Other, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas J. Pfiffner been practicing?
Thomas J. Pfiffner has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Thomas J. Pfiffner do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas J. Pfiffner performs imaging including mri scan of brain without contrast and mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast; provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas J. Pfiffner confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas J. Pfiffner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.