Quick answers
- Does Andrew J. Welka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew J. Welka 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 Andrew J. Welka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 179 services for Andrew J. Welka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew J. Welka's NPI number?
- 1447510169. 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 Andrew J. Welka, 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 | 169 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 179 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)24 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)12 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on mouth (00170)11 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety34%
Hospitals where Andrew J. Welka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew J. Welka 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.
- Erie County Medical CenterBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330219
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew J. Welka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215 (716) 898‑3000
- 550 Orchard Park Rd, Bldg BWest Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 677‑4400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew J. Welka as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Erie County Medical Center Corporation319 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesiology Medical Consultants, PLLC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447510169 |
| 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