Nicholas Buniak, MD
NPI 1619437001 · Internal Medicine Physician · Liverpool, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Buniak, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Liverpool, NY (NPI 1619437001).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619437001
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 320094 (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
7 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
30 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $112 |
| Study of Esophagus to Assess Movement91010 | 11 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$112 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 229 | 104 |
| Famotidine | 188 | 87 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 113 | 40 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 78 | 28 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 61 | 31 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 61 | 30 |
| Ursodiol | 41 | 16 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylase |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$679 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
- 2019-03-21
- Last updated
- 2023-06-07
- Certified
- 2023-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Buniak's NPI number?
- Nicholas Buniak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619437001, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Buniak's specialty?
- Nicholas Buniak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Buniak located?
- Nicholas Buniak's practice location on file with NPPES is 5112 W Taft Rd Ste H, Liverpool, NY 13088-4991.
- What is Nicholas Buniak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Buniak is (315) 452-3235.
- Does Nicholas Buniak accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Buniak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Buniak's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Buniak's NPI (1619437001) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.