Kannan Thanikachalam, M.B.B.S.
NPI 1487060489 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kannan Thanikachalam, M.B.B.S. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1487060489).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487060489
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.B.B.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 321116 (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
11 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
128 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 15 | $171 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$171 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 32 | 25 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 28 | 23 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | — |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 24 | 15 |
| Olanzapine | 19 | — |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 11 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 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
- 2014-07-10
- Last updated
- 2025-02-07
- Certified
- 2025-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kannan Thanikachalam's NPI number?
- Kannan Thanikachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487060489, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kannan Thanikachalam's specialty?
- Kannan Thanikachalam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kannan Thanikachalam located?
- Kannan Thanikachalam's practice location on file with NPPES is Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263-1407.
- What is Kannan Thanikachalam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kannan Thanikachalam is (716) 845-2300.
- Does Kannan Thanikachalam accept Medicare?
- Kannan Thanikachalam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kannan Thanikachalam's NPI active?
- Yes — Kannan Thanikachalam's NPI (1487060489) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.