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Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi, MD
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1093424715
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1176 Main St
Buffalo, NY 142092102
(716) 881-7916
fax (716) 887-2991 - Mailing address
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85 Bauman RD
Amherst, NY 142213803
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2022 — 4 yrs on file
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207WX0120X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #319074
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093424715. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
416
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$48,586
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 72 | 59 | $120 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 54 | 34 | $84 | |
76514 |
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | 50 | 43 | $11 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 48 | 48 | $45 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 43 | 28 | $86 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 36 | 22 | $516 | |
92025 |
Ct scan of cornea | 34 | 33 | $32 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 31 | 31 | $121 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 24 | 24 | $144 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 13 | 12 | $34 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Buffalo Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$343
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | 5 | $224.27 | |
| RxSight INC | 1 | $83.76 | |
| Sight Sciences, INC. | 1 | $17.97 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 1 | $17.36 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
750
Patients
409
Total drug cost
$24,713
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 211 | 120 | $10,367 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 164 | 93 | $5,696 |
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 138 | 87 | $1,583 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 73 | 54 | $2,542 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 40 | 23 | $808 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $929 |
| Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate | Generic | 24 | 18 | $1,161 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $525 |
| Ofloxacin | Generic | 17 | 14 | $340 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $291 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's medical specialty?
Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi practice?
Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi practices at 1176 Main St, Buffalo, NY 142092102. Office phone: 7168817916.
What is Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's NPI?
Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093424715, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vaitheeswaran Ganesa Lalgudi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS 76514). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.