Erik Waltz, PA
NPI 1457886269 · Physician Assistant · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Waltz, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1457886269).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457886269
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 020908 (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
9 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
230 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 156 | $140 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 45 | $97 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 29 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$170 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 59 | 59 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 48 |
| Cefdinir | 41 | 41 |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 13 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 4 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
- 2017-04-30
- Last updated
- 2025-01-14
- Certified
- 2025-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Waltz's NPI number?
- Erik Waltz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457886269, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Waltz's specialty?
- Erik Waltz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Erik Waltz located?
- Erik Waltz's practice location on file with NPPES is 77 Goodell St Ste 340, Buffalo, NY 14203-1243.
- What is Erik Waltz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Waltz is (716) 645-9717.
- Does Erik Waltz accept Medicare?
- Erik Waltz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Waltz's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Waltz's NPI (1457886269) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.