Lorne Freedman
NPI 1255864393 · Family Medicine Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lorne Freedman is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1255864393).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255864393
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 307405 (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
9 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
3,885 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 2,390 | $75 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 595 | $108 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 476 | $40 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99304 | 182 | $80 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 111 | $61 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 1 record (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
- 2017-04-05
- Last updated
- 2024-02-13
- Certified
- 2024-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lorne Freedman's NPI number?
- Lorne Freedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255864393, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lorne Freedman's specialty?
- Lorne Freedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lorne Freedman located?
- Lorne Freedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1205 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209-1401.
- What is Lorne Freedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lorne Freedman is (716) 885-3838.
- Does Lorne Freedman accept Medicare?
- Lorne Freedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lorne Freedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Lorne Freedman's NPI (1255864393) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.