Michael Hocko, M.D.
NPI 1043271646 · Infectious Disease Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Hocko, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1043271646).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043271646
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 162862 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,018 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 425 | $47 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 227 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 176 | $85 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 60 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 133 | 45 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 123 | 64 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 113 | 44 |
| Levofloxacin | 108 | 46 |
| Cefdinir | 99 | 31 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 91 | 38 |
| Daptomycin | 65 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$176 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2020-03-26
- Certified
- 2020-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Hocko's NPI number?
- Michael Hocko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043271646, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Hocko's specialty?
- Michael Hocko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Hocko located?
- Michael Hocko's practice location on file with NPPES is 1616 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215.
- What is Michael Hocko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Hocko is (716) 893-3835.
- Does Michael Hocko accept Medicare?
- Michael Hocko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Hocko's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Hocko's NPI (1043271646) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.