Kaniz Nilufar Banu, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Kaniz Nilufar Banu is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Bronx, NY with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Patients across NY can see Kaniz Nilufar Banu, MD in person in Bronx or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2008 — over 30 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2015 Grand Concourse Essen Medical Associates Pc, Bronx, NY 10453
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better57.3%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-25.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
75
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
164
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,598
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.12M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$251 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kaniz Nilufar Banu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
8538 168th St # 3, Jamaica, NY 11432-2624
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Kaniz Nilufar Banu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kaniz Nilufar Banu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Bronx required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kaniz Nilufar Banu
Dr. Banu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bronx, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 299-7295.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kaniz Nilufar Banu
Practice Location
2015 Grand Concourse Essen Medical Associates Pc, Bronx, NY 10453
Mailing Address
8538 168th St # 3, Jamaica, NY 11432-2624
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