Quick answers
- Does Nicholas J. Violante accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas J. Violante 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 Nicholas J. Violante see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 322 Original Medicare patients and 894 services for Nicholas J. Violante. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas J. Violante's NPI number?
- 1215193800. 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 Nicholas J. Violante, 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 | 322 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 894 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)174 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)160 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)106 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)104 services
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)58 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Nicholas J. Violante works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas J. Violante 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.
- Kenmore Mercy HospitalKenmore, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330102
- Mercy Hospital of BuffaloBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330279
- Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health CenterLewiston, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330188
- Olean General HospitalOlean, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330103
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas J. Violante is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10195 Niagara Falls Blvd, Suite 100Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 250‑9999
- 260 Red Tail RdOrchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 250‑9999
- 3925 Sheridan DrAmherst, NY 14226 (716) 250‑9999
- 3925 Sheridan Dr, Suite 100Amherst, NY 14226
- 8750 Transit RdEast Amherst, NY 14051
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas J. Violante as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Excelsior Orthopaedics LLP144 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Niagara Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Niagara Falls, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Excelsior Orthopaedics LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215193800 |
| 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