Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Carlson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Carlson Jr. 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 A. Carlson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 207 Original Medicare patients and 744 services for Richard A. Carlson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Carlson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1740246735. 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 A. Carlson Jr., 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 | 207 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 744 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)127 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)117 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)53 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)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)37 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol72%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Richard A. Carlson Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Carlson Jr. 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
- 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 A. Carlson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1491 Sheridan Dr, Suite 100Tonawanda, NY 14217
- 275 Northepoint Pkwy, Suite 50Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 834‑1191
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Carlson Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sheridan Drive Medical Group LLP9 clinicians in the group
- Geriatric Associates, LLP5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Tonawanda
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tonawanda, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sheridan Drive Medical Group LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 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) | 1740246735 |
| 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