Quick answers
- Does Michael R. Dlugosz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael R. Dlugosz 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 Michael R. Dlugosz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 429 Original Medicare patients and 1,001 services for Michael R. Dlugosz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael R. Dlugosz's NPI number?
- 1881987683. 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 Michael R. Dlugosz, 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 | 429 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,001 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)227 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)141 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)111 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)92 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%
- Chronic kidney disease70%
- Arthritis59%
- Depression42%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Michael R. Dlugosz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael R. Dlugosz 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
- Sisters of Charity HospitalBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330078
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael R. Dlugosz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 50 E N StBuffalo, NY 14203 (716) 885‑8318
- 6255 Sheridan DrWilliamsville, NY 14221 (716) 636‑7979
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael R. Dlugosz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Highgate Medical Group PC57 clinicians in the group
- Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, Inc43 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 Highgate Medical Group PC
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 | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881987683 |
| 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