Tova Ablove, MD
NPI 1497714968 · Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tova Ablove, MD is a Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1497714968).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497714968
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45769 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) PhysicianPrimary207VF0040XLicense 271666 (NY)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
213 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 | 96 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $122 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 36 | $3 |
| Insertion of Temporary Bladder Tube51701 | 19 | $42 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$122 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 385 | 93 |
| Estradiol | 242 | 81 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 206 | 48 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 48 | 13 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 31 | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 28 | 20 |
| Prasterone (dhea)brand: Intrarosa | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$172 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 755 Wehrle DrBuffalo, NY 14225-1319Phone: (716) 636-8284Fax: (716) 636-5015
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-22
- Last updated
- 2019-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tova Ablove's NPI number?
- Tova Ablove's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497714968, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tova Ablove's specialty?
- Tova Ablove is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tova Ablove located?
- Tova Ablove's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Main St Fl 4, Buffalo, NY 14203-1009.
- What is Tova Ablove's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tova Ablove is (716) 636-8284.
- Does Tova Ablove accept Medicare?
- Tova Ablove is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tova Ablove's NPI active?
- Yes — Tova Ablove's NPI (1497714968) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.