Active NPI 1578739793 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sandra Fernando Sieminski , MD

Ophthalmology • Buffalo, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sandra Sieminski, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Buffalo, NY. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Sieminski delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1176 MAIN ST.

Dr. Sieminski is affiliated with University Ophthalmology Services Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1176 Main St

Buffalo, NY 14209

Telephone 7168817900

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Spec Shop Facility NPI 1184806853

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Buffalo, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -6.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.6 Yrs

State Avg: 32.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

22 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, NY (1980 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sieminski (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Buffalo Specialty Average (27.6 Years) 27.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	283	197	$107.00	$86.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	214	208	$61.00	$34.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	207	202	$155.00	$121.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	141	126	$86.00	$61.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	68	45	$1361.74	$394.63
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	54	50	$40.00	$26.29
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	41	24	$1347.07	$807.98
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	41	41	$108.00	$44.82
92025 Ct scan of cornea	41	41	$56.00	$31.60
92250 Photography of the retina	32	32	$65.55	$30.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$178.00	$141.27
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	23	23	$22.00	$9.85
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	22	17	$1710.55	$690.14
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	15	$590.70	$249.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	13	$640.72	$333.10
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$104.00	$82.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	312	244	$104.98	$86.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	252	238	$57.19	$35.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	238	230	$151.32	$123.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	145	133	$85.39	$60.17
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	81	75	$39.04	$27.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	59	36	$1213.39	$413.86
92250 Photography of the retina	53	53	$62.99	$32.96
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	42	42	$98.10	$45.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$175.41	$146.13
92025 Ct scan of cornea	36	35	$53.47	$32.53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	33	33	$20.00	$10.40
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	32	22	$1257.06	$799.08
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	19	$607.00	$320.29
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	25	22	$548.40	$261.74
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	16	15	$1288.44	$584.23
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$102.25	$83.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	301	233	$105.09	$86.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	279	265	$165.27	$122.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	253	243	$47.65	$34.99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	163	153	$82.09	$60.47
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	88	86	$34.22	$27.20
92250 Photography of the retina	75	75	$70.55	$32.91
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	60	41	$1691.28	$444.43
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	46	46	$17.64	$10.59
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	44	44	$100.72	$48.46
92025 Ct scan of cornea	40	40	$46.95	$31.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$185.19	$141.95
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	30	28	$386.95	$258.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	21	19	$490.34	$337.75
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	20	13	$1702.27	$801.50
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	19	15	$1130.90	$697.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	393	268	$96.00	$87.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	255	241	$46.80	$35.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	236	230	$139.00	$124.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	169	154	$80.78	$61.23
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	100	89	$33.00	$27.59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	62	38	$892.90	$524.68
92250 Photography of the retina	60	60	$80.08	$37.78
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	44	42	$107.51	$49.98
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	39	27	$363.85	$255.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$167.00	$148.56
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	32	32	$19.00	$10.80
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	23	16	$444.00	$329.04
92025 Ct scan of cornea	13	13	$47.00	$33.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	302	194	$96.00	$87.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	211	201	$46.99	$36.36
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	133	127	$139.00	$124.90
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	89	81	$33.00	$27.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	75	73	$81.32	$61.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	60	39	$865.00	$496.30
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	53	41	$95.23	$44.88
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	28	28	$19.00	$11.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$167.00	$140.02
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	24	16	$343.75	$250.22
92250 Photography of the retina	20	20	$81.00	$44.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$51.00	$44.27
92025 Ct scan of cornea	15	15	$47.00	$33.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	14	$444.00	$328.31
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$91.00	$83.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	338	218	$96.00	$84.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	282	269	$46.00	$35.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	232	207	$86.28	$61.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	191	177	$139.00	$121.53
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	176	92	$109.56	$34.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	133	88	$51.00	$43.42
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	127	119	$33.00	$26.96
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	114	71	$865.00	$613.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	78	$127.00	$105.10
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	51	36	$355.88	$249.28
92250 Photography of the retina	50	49	$81.00	$48.29
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	41	41	$19.00	$11.40
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	26	16	$1500.00	$320.58
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	22	$444.00	$321.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$167.00	$146.60
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	22	18	$1173.82	$769.17
92025 Ct scan of cornea	16	15	$47.00	$33.70
92134 Imaging of retina	13	11	$51.00	$38.47
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	13	12	$131.00	$35.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	476	318	$98.03	$81.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	307	285	$52.02	$34.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	267	235	$81.83	$59.66
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	206	197	$142.03	$118.29
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	158	139	$47.20	$25.24
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	148	78	$111.14	$38.17
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	105	66	$995.36	$585.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	70	59	$51.00	$40.61
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	49	49	$18.35	$13.48
92250 Photography of the retina	47	47	$124.66	$52.06
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	46	33	$401.11	$232.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	33	$127.00	$100.01
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	29	19	$1500.00	$307.08
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	29	20	$1181.76	$737.75
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	23	20	$421.30	$307.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$170.60	$141.60
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	17	12	$462.71	$278.72
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	16	12	$718.38	$391.66
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	14	12	$124.14	$47.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	571	366	$100.09	$78.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	310	289	$60.00	$33.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	265	239	$86.00	$58.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	245	236	$145.00	$112.83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	175	113	$114.70	$51.50
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	149	96	$1168.01	$581.85
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	132	116	$67.00	$24.87
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	59	59	$17.00	$13.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$175.00	$137.23
92250 Photography of the retina	52	49	$157.00	$58.91
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	45	35	$570.07	$233.49
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	43	25	$1500.00	$400.13
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	29	17	$550.52	$278.50
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	17	$386.00	$302.54
66172 Creation of eye fluid drainage tract	14	12	$1769.00	$1087.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 252535

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

03214899 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Ophthalmology Services Inc

1176 Main St, Buffalo, NY 142092102

Phone: 7168817900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners

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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Brian Madow , MD

Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Natasha Gautam , MD

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist

NPI 1275117459

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Adam Moosa

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1396685327

Dr. Shelby Rockwell , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1548746720

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2018

Registered at 1176 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209 (Tel: 7168817900)

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NPI Profile Active March 24, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location March 24, 2011

Registered at 1176 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 142092102 (Tel: 7168817900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2011

Registered at 111 PARK ST, BUFFALO, NY 142011526 (Tel: 7164086906)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 24, 2011

Recorded as SANDRA SIEMINSKI, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 24, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #252535 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 07, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578739793

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 07, 2008

Last Update: March 07, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

111 Park St

Buffalo, NY 142011526

Phone: 7164086906

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