Rabi Yacoub, M.D.
NPI 1497987093 · Nephrology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rabi Yacoub, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1497987093).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497987093
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 274643 (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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
468 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 Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 313 | $113 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 70 | $67 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 68 | $165 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 17 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$165 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 49 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 25 | — |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 23 | — |
| Carvedilol | 19 | — |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 17 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215-3021Phone: (716) 898-4226Fax: (716) 898-3928
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-08-14
- Last updated
- 2022-08-16
- Certified
- 2022-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rabi Yacoub's NPI number?
- Rabi Yacoub's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497987093, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rabi Yacoub's specialty?
- Rabi Yacoub is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rabi Yacoub located?
- Rabi Yacoub's practice location on file with NPPES is Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263-0001.
- What is Rabi Yacoub's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rabi Yacoub is (716) 845-2300.
- Does Rabi Yacoub accept Medicare?
- Rabi Yacoub is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rabi Yacoub's NPI active?
- Yes — Rabi Yacoub's NPI (1497987093) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.