Robert Ablove, MD
NPI 1114982865 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Ablove, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1114982865).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114982865
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45834 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
163 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 43 | $107 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 21 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 20 | $32 |
| Release of Wrist Ligament Using an Endoscope29848 | 17 | $523 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$111 across 1 record (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
- 2006-04-18
- Last updated
- 2014-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Ablove's NPI number?
- Robert Ablove's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114982865, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Ablove's specialty?
- Robert Ablove is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Ablove located?
- Robert Ablove's practice location on file with NPPES is 462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215.
- What is Robert Ablove's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Ablove is (716) 898-3457.
- Does Robert Ablove accept Medicare?
- Robert Ablove is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Ablove's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Ablove's NPI (1114982865) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.