Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi, MD
NPI 1093424715 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1093424715).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093424715
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 319074 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
723 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 170 | $85 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 75 | $509 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 63 | $152 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 57 | $10 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 803 | 410 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 410 | 245 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 326 | 182 |
| Ofloxacin | 319 | 204 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 218 | 126 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 106 | 30 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 94 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$343 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-11-21
- Last updated
- 2022-11-21
- Certified
- 2022-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's NPI number?
- Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093424715, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's specialty?
- Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi located?
- Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1176 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209-2102.
- What is Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi is (716) 881-7916.
- Does Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi accept Medicare?
- Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's NPI active?
- Yes — Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's NPI (1093424715) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.