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Thoracic Surgery

Kurt Vonfricken, MD

Works at hospitals in Buffalo, NY · New York

Summary

Kurt Vonfricken, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Buffalo, NY. NPI 1851351746. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kurt Vonfricken, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kurt Vonfricken work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kurt Vonfricken at 1 hospital: Kaleida Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kurt Vonfricken see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Buffalo, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kurt Vonfricken's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Kurt Vonfricken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurt Vonfricken accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Kurt Vonfricken?
(716) 859-2243, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kurt Vonfricken's NPI number?
1851351746. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kurt Vonfricken works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kurt Vonfricken at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kurt Vonfricken is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Buffalo

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEastern Virginia Medical School
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851351746
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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