Thomas Dobosz, M.D.
Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine
Thomas Dobosz is an Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Buffalo, NY with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Thomas Dobosz, M.D. in person in Buffalo or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2013 — over 15 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.04/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215-3021
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.04/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.71%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
1.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
155
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
700
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 11, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 207RB0002X
Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Thomas Dobosz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Dobosz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Thomas Dobosz
NPI records show Dr. Dobosz as active with telehealth listed in Buffalo, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 898-3152.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thomas Dobosz
Practice Location
462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215-3021
Mailing Address
462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215-3021
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