Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Rueda, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1891767786
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 52.1 / 100 · 2023
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3 Gates Cir
Buffalo, NY 142091120
(716) 887-4180
fax (716) 689-2238
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 25, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #181946-1
- Medicaid (2)
- NY #01191684 · NY #01248315
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891767786. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,603
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,225
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 1,245 | 884 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 399 | 306 | $94 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 325 | 311 | $66 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 119 | 117 | $14 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 101 | 100 | $21 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 92 | 92 | $130 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 89 | 89 | $75 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 59 | 58 | $125 | |
93227 |
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional | 48 | 48 | $18 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 30 | 23 | $96 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 72 peers in Buffalo Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$471
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 5 | $91.97 | |
| Cleerly, INC. | 1 | $63.69 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 4 | $61.08 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $52.83 | |
| Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. | 1 | $48.37 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $35.13 | |
| Impulse Dynamics (USA) INC. | 1 | $33.55 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $24.85 | |
| Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC | 1 | $22.73 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $19.30 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $17.45 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,095
Patients
462
Total drug cost
$544,573
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 174 | 76 | $4,438 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 170 | 66 | $222,319 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 122 | 48 | $147,624 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 83 | 40 | $1,285 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 80 | 28 | $105,617 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 74 | 33 | $1,563 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 54 | 23 | $575 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 53 | 22 | $518 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 47 | 16 | $544 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 44 | 19 | $685 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Rueda's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Rueda practices Internal Medicine Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Rueda practice?
Dr. Benjamin Rueda practices at 3 Gates Cir, Buffalo, NY 142091120. Office phone: 7168874180.
What is Dr. Benjamin Rueda's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Rueda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891767786, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Rueda accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Rueda accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Rueda commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.