Quick answers
- Does Nicholas Skezas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas Skezas 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 Skezas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,667 Original Medicare patients and 4,107 services for Nicholas Skezas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas Skezas's NPI number?
- 1588616189. 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 Skezas, 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 | 2,667 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,107 |
| Different services or procedures | 150 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,372 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)292 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)272 services
- Screening mammography (77067)272 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)157 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes48%
- Heart failure45%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
Hospitals where Nicholas Skezas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas Skezas 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
- 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
- Saint Anthony Medical CenterRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140233
- UW HealthRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140228
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas Skezas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 High StBuffalo, NY 14203 (716) 332‑8078
- 111 N Maplemere Rd, Suite 120Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 836‑4646
- 116 Interstate PkwyBradford, PA 16701 (814) 368‑4143
- 1340 Charles StRockford, IL 61104
- 1340 Charles St, Suite 404Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 316‑8346
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas Skezas as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- General Physician PC501 clinicians in the group
- Kaleida Health236 clinicians in the group
- Great Lakes Medical Imaging LLC42 clinicians in the group
- Western New York Radiology Associates LLC27 clinicians in the group
- Radiology Consultants of Rockford Ltd24 clinicians in the group
- Bradford Radiology PC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists 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 |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588616189 |
| 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