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General Surgery

Ajay N. Panchal, MD

Works at hospitals in Buffalo, NY · Kenmore, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Ajay N. Panchal, MD is a general surgeon at 1540 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221. Phone: (716) 568-3600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ajay N. Panchal had 149 Original Medicare patients and 268 services. NPI 1053573444. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1540 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (716) 568‑3600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Kaleida Health, Kenmore Mercy Hospital
  • Group practice: University at Buffalo Surgeons Inc
  • Medical school: State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ajay N. Panchal, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ajay N. Panchal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ajay N. Panchal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Ajay N. Panchal see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 149 Original Medicare patients and 268 services for Ajay N. Panchal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ajay N. Panchal's NPI number?
1053573444. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Ajay N. Panchal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients149
Services billed to Medicare268
Different services or procedures47
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)41 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)37 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)33 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)20 services
  5. Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope (49650)15 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Anxiety36%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Ajay N. Panchal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ajay N. Panchal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330005
  • Kenmore Mercy HospitalKenmore, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330102

Practice locations

Addresses where Ajay N. Panchal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ajay N. Panchal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University at Buffalo Surgeons Inc40 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Williamsville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Williamsville, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University at Buffalo Surgeons Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053573444
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians