Quick answers
- Does Victoria M. Michaels accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Victoria M. Michaels 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 Victoria M. Michaels see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 94 Original Medicare patients and 192 services for Victoria M. Michaels. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Victoria M. Michaels's NPI number?
- 1871689869. 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 Victoria M. Michaels, 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 | 94 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 192 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent 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)31 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)21 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)19 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)18 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis62%
- Anxiety33%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Victoria M. Michaels works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Victoria M. Michaels 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.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Saratoga HospitalSaratoga Springs, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330222
Practice locations
Addresses where Victoria M. Michaels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 43 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 262‑3277
- 47 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 262‑5633
- 6 Wellness WayLatham, NY 12110 (518) 782‑3700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Victoria M. Michaels as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Albany Medical College1,056 clinicians in the group
- Community Care Physicians PLLC368 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Albany Medical College
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871689869 |
| 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