Rakesh Rick Magun, M.B.B.S
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Rakesh Rick Magun is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Buffalo, NY with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in psychiatry & neurology, Rakesh Rick Magun, M.B.B.S is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Buffalo. He has been in practice for 21+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Kaleida Health - Gates Vascular Institute - Buffalo Gen 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.47/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
201
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
149
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
675
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $87k
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 Stroke / TIA.
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
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$407 received from industry
15 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 Rakesh Rick Magun's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Rakesh Rick Magun
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rakesh Rick Magun for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Buffalo 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 Rakesh Rick Magun
Dr. Magun is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Buffalo, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 859-5600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rakesh Rick Magun
Practice Location
Kaleida Health - Gates Vascular Institute - Buffalo Gen 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Mailing Address
Kaleida Health - Gates Vascular Institute - Buffalo Gen 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
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