Quick answers
- Does Richard S. Steinacher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Steinacher 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 Richard S. Steinacher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 311 Original Medicare patients and 1,564 services for Richard S. Steinacher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard S. Steinacher's NPI number?
- 1629198700. 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 Richard S. Steinacher, 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 | 311 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,564 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)267 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)234 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)185 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)172 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)137 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes59%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Richard S. Steinacher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard S. Steinacher 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.
- Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330005
- Kenmore Mercy HospitalKenmore, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330102
- Medina Memorial HospitalMedina, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331319
- Mercy Hospital of BuffaloBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330279
- 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 Richard S. Steinacher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1306 Sweet Home RdAmherst, NY 14228 (716) 838‑3188
- 220 Red Tail Rd, Suite 2Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 712‑0864
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Steinacher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nephrology Associates of Western New York, LLP15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Amherst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amherst, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nephrology Associates of Western New York, LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629198700 |
| 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