Quick answers
- Does Kazunori Kanehira accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kazunori Kanehira 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 Kazunori Kanehira see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 447 Original Medicare patients and 1,146 services for Kazunori Kanehira. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kazunori Kanehira's NPI number?
- 1255396685. 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 Kazunori Kanehira, 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 | 447 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,146 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)316 services
- Interpretation and report of genetic testing (88291)248 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)232 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)84 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)80 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Kazunori Kanehira works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kazunori Kanehira 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Kazunori Kanehira is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elm and Carlton StBuffalo, NY 14263 (716) 845‑2300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kazunori Kanehira as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute488 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255396685 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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