Kenneth Gayles, M.D.
NPI 1295764454 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Gayles, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1295764454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295764454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 124683 (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
19 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
697 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 | 400 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Continuous Electrocardiogram (ecg) During Rest, Exercise And/Or Drug Induced Stress With Review and Report93351 | 74 | $218 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 69 | $185 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 62 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 35 | $118 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonidine Hcl | 500 | 136 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 328 | 94 |
| Carvedilol | 301 | 71 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 264 | 74 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 219 | 58 |
| Lisinopril | 204 | 60 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 202 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$220 across 11 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
- 2006-07-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Gayles's NPI number?
- Kenneth Gayles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295764454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Gayles's specialty?
- Kenneth Gayles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Gayles located?
- Kenneth Gayles's practice location on file with NPPES is 840 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211-1217.
- What is Kenneth Gayles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Gayles is (716) 895-1100.
- Does Kenneth Gayles accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Gayles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Gayles's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Gayles's NPI (1295764454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.