Nicole Smith, FNP-C
NPI 1245262955 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Smith, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1245262955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245262955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 334270 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
222 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 115 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 73 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 23 | $144 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 392 | 132 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 349 | 99 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol | 141 | 38 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 135 | 30 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 121 | 30 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 80 | 40 |
| Dofetilide | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$334 across 19 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
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Smith's NPI number?
- Nicole Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245262955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Smith's specialty?
- Nicole Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Smith located?
- Nicole Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203-1126.
- What is Nicole Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Smith is (716) 701-8266.
- Does Nicole Smith accept Medicare?
- Nicole Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Smith's NPI (1245262955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.