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Ophthalmology

Ajay Jurangal, MD

Sees patients in Cheektowaga, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Ajay Jurangal, MD is an ophthalmologist at 3095 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Phone: (716) 896-2245. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ajay Jurangal had 528 Original Medicare patients and 1,444 services. NPI 1578940813. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 3095 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 · Directions
  • Phone: (716) 896‑2245
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Amar Atwal MD PC
  • Medical school: graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ajay Jurangal, 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 Jurangal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ajay Jurangal 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 Jurangal see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 528 Original Medicare patients and 1,444 services for Ajay Jurangal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ajay Jurangal's NPI number?
1578940813. 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 Jurangal, 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 patients528
Services billed to Medicare1,444
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)271 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)161 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)140 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)115 services
  5. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)108 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%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Amar Atwal MD PC14 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Cheektowaga

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

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Other clinicians in Amar Atwal MD PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578940813
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Sources

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