Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Elmer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. Elmer Jr. 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 Thomas R. Elmer Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 767 services for Thomas R. Elmer Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Elmer Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1255335907. 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 Thomas R. Elmer Jr., 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 patients | 238 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 767 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)140 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)133 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)106 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)69 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)62 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Elmer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd, Suite 130Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 564‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Elmer Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fichte-Endl and Elmer Eye Surgery PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Amherst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amherst, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fichte-Endl and Elmer Eye Surgery PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255335907 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians