Quick answers
- Does Lorne M. Freedman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lorne M. Freedman 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 Lorne M. Freedman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 400 Original Medicare patients and 5,404 services for Lorne M. Freedman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lorne M. Freedman's NPI number?
- 1255864393. 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 Lorne M. Freedman, 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 | 400 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,404 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)2,390 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)595 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)476 services
- Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99304)182 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)111 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes58%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Depression53%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lorne M. Freedman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1205 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209 (216) 273‑9800
- 300 Dorrance AveBuffalo, NY 14220 (216) 273‑9800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lorne M. Freedman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Empire Wound Physician Services PLLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Empire Wound Physician Services PLLC
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 | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255864393 |
| 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