Sehem Ghazala, M.D.
NPI 1265846950 · Gastroenterology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sehem Ghazala, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1265846950).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265846950
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 306802 (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
12 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
31 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $123 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 12 | $234 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $123–$234 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 111 | 42 |
| Omeprazole | 67 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 35 | 15 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 33 | 12 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 25 | 25 |
| Mesalamine | 21 | — |
| Lubiprostone | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 2 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
- 2014-06-20
- Last updated
- 2022-08-25
- Certified
- 2022-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sehem Ghazala's NPI number?
- Sehem Ghazala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265846950, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sehem Ghazala's specialty?
- Sehem Ghazala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sehem Ghazala located?
- Sehem Ghazala's practice location on file with NPPES is 565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220-2039.
- What is Sehem Ghazala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sehem Ghazala is (716) 828-2444.
- Does Sehem Ghazala accept Medicare?
- Sehem Ghazala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sehem Ghazala's NPI active?
- Yes — Sehem Ghazala's NPI (1265846950) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.