Thomas Elmer, MD
NPI 1255335907 · Specialist · Amherst, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Elmer, MD is a Specialist provider in Amherst, NY (NPI 1255335907).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255335907
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 224822-2 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
621 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 | 140 | $86 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 133 | $502 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 106 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 69 | $159 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $121 |
| Removal of Recurring Cataract in Lens Capsule Using a Laser66821 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 143 | 87 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 122 | 94 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 121 | 70 |
| Latanoprost | 115 | 46 |
| Ofloxacin | 85 | 74 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 34 | 30 |
| Cyclosporine | 32 | 22 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,805 across 38 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
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2016-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Elmer's NPI number?
- Thomas Elmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255335907, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Elmer's specialty?
- Thomas Elmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Thomas Elmer located?
- Thomas Elmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228-2021.
- What is Thomas Elmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Elmer is (716) 564-2020.
- Does Thomas Elmer accept Medicare?
- Thomas Elmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Elmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Elmer's NPI (1255335907) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.