Quick answers
- Does Victor J. Vacanti accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Victor J. Vacanti 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 Victor J. Vacanti see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,099 Original Medicare patients and 2,286 services for Victor J. Vacanti. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Victor J. Vacanti's NPI number?
- 1558522268. 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 Victor J. Vacanti, 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 | 1,099 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,286 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,137 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)277 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)199 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)142 services
- Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)112 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Diabetes43%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
Hospitals where Victor J. Vacanti works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Victor J. Vacanti 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.
- Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, IncDunkirk, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330229
- Erie County Medical CenterBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330219
- Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330005
- Olean General HospitalOlean, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330103
- Sisters of Charity HospitalBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330078
Practice locations
Addresses where Victor J. Vacanti is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215 (716) 898‑3000
- 705 Maple RdWilliamsville, NY 14221 (716) 656‑4077
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Victor J. Vacanti as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- General Physician PC501 clinicians in the group
- Erie County Medical Center Corporation319 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in New York →
Other cardiologists in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in General Physician PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558522268 |
| 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