Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tony Richa, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Buffalo, NY

  • NPI 1659938959
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Elm and Carlton Streets Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Buffalo, NY 142630001
(716) 845-4898
Mailing address
1324 Locust St Apt 1102
Philadelphia, PA 191075651

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #100234-01

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659938959. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
115
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$8,268
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 26 23 $60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 20 $61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 21 21 $123
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 18 17 $25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 14 14 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Buffalo Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$320
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $153.08
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 2 $137.84
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $15.78
Baxter Healthcare 1 $13.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$320

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
20
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$340
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 20 0 $340

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tony Richa's medical specialty?
Dr. Tony Richa practices Otolaryngology Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Tony Richa practice?
Dr. Tony Richa practices at Elm and Carlton Streets Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Buffalo, NY 142630001. Office phone: 7168454898.
What is Dr. Tony Richa's NPI?
Dr. Tony Richa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659938959, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tony Richa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tony Richa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tony Richa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.