Quick answers
- Does Edward A. Legarreta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward A. Legarreta 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 Edward A. Legarreta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 1,469 services for Edward A. Legarreta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward A. Legarreta's NPI number?
- 1942265988. 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 Edward A. Legarreta, 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 | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,469 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)322 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)218 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)209 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)189 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)160 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward A. Legarreta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1301 N Forest Rd, Suite 7Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633‑2203
- 2720 Union RdCheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 668‑3030
- 667 Davison RdLockport, NY 14094 (716) 433‑0091
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Williamsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Williamsville, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942265988 |
| 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
- 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