Ratnakumar Newton, MD
NPI 1215929658 · Family Medicine Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ratnakumar Newton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1215929658).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215929658
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13074 (NH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
472 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 287 | $175 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 155 | $120 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 15 | $135 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 15 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $120–$175 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 186 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 185 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 162 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 138 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 136 | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 136 | 27 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 122 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$461 across 28 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
- 2005-08-22
- Last updated
- 2014-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ratnakumar Newton's NPI number?
- Ratnakumar Newton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215929658, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ratnakumar Newton's specialty?
- Ratnakumar Newton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ratnakumar Newton located?
- Ratnakumar Newton's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Lakefront Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14202-4345.
- What is Ratnakumar Newton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ratnakumar Newton is (176) 849-8750.
- Does Ratnakumar Newton accept Medicare?
- Ratnakumar Newton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ratnakumar Newton's NPI active?
- Yes — Ratnakumar Newton's NPI (1215929658) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.