Romesh Kohli, MD
NPI 1730146978 · Nephrology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Romesh Kohli, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1730146978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730146978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 121592-1 (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
20 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
1,963 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 250 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 150 | $119 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 124 | $68 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 115 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 108 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 329 | 58 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 219 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 149 | 38 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 148 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 141 | 32 |
| Calcitriol | 136 | 32 |
| Bumetanide | 102 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 24 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
- 2006-05-01
- Last updated
- 2021-12-20
- Certified
- 2021-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Romesh Kohli's NPI number?
- Romesh Kohli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730146978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Romesh Kohli's specialty?
- Romesh Kohli is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Romesh Kohli located?
- Romesh Kohli's practice location on file with NPPES is 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203-1149.
- What is Romesh Kohli's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Romesh Kohli is (716) 857-8613.
- Does Romesh Kohli accept Medicare?
- Romesh Kohli is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Romesh Kohli's NPI active?
- Yes — Romesh Kohli's NPI (1730146978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.