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Anesthesiology

Carlos J. Kurek, MD

Works at hospitals in Buffalo, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Carlos J. Kurek, MD is an anesthesiologist at 818 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Phone: (716) 632-1088. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carlos J. Kurek had 111 Original Medicare patients and 144 services. NPI 1639135270. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 818 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (716) 632‑1088
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Kaleida Health
  • Group practice: Maple Gate Anesthesiologists, P.C. (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carlos J. Kurek, 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 Carlos J. Kurek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos J. Kurek 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 Carlos J. Kurek see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 111 Original Medicare patients and 144 services for Carlos J. Kurek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carlos J. Kurek's NPI number?
1639135270. 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 Carlos J. Kurek, 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 patients111
Services billed to Medicare144
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)18 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)13 services
  3. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)13 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (00910)11 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Depression29%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%

Hospitals where Carlos J. Kurek works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos J. Kurek 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 Carlos J. Kurek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carlos J. Kurek as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Maple Gate Anesthesiologists, P.C.116 clinicians in the group
  • Ambulatory Medical Anesthesia Service PC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Buffalo

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

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Other clinicians in Maple Gate Anesthesiologists, P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639135270
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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