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Nephrology

George N. Marinides, MD

Works at hospitals in Buffalo, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. George N. Marinides, MD is a nephrologist at 1306 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228. Phone: (716) 838-3188. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George N. Marinides had 125 Original Medicare patients and 754 services. NPI 1912029653. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 1306 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (716) 838‑3188
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Kaleida Health, Sisters of Charity Hospital
  • Group practice: Nephrology Associates of Western New York, LLP
  • Medical school: graduated 1978 (48 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George N. Marinides, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does George N. Marinides accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George N. Marinides 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 George N. Marinides see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 754 services for George N. Marinides. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George N. Marinides's NPI number?
1912029653. 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 George N. Marinides, 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 patients125
Services billed to Medicare754
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)168 services
  2. Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)154 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)130 services
  4. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)87 services
  5. 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)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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes59%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%

Hospitals where George N. Marinides works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George N. Marinides 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
  • 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 George N. Marinides is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George N. Marinides as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Nephrology Associates of Western New York, LLP15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Amherst

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amherst, NY — not a recommendation.

All nephrologists in Amherst →

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

CredentialMD
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912029653
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians