Andrew Smith, M.D.
NPI 1518251198 · Neurology Physician · Amherst, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Smith, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Amherst, NY (NPI 1518251198).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518251198
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 341817 (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
15 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
295 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 105 | $171 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 105 | $16 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 56 | $171 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$171 (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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 138 | 31 |
| Dalfampridinebrand: Dalfampridine Er | 100 | 18 |
| Baclofen | 95 | 37 |
| Teriflunomide | 50 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 43 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 36 | — |
| Modafinil | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42,596 across 46 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
- 2011-06-01
- Last updated
- 2026-02-23
- Certified
- 2026-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Smith's NPI number?
- Andrew Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518251198, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Smith's specialty?
- Andrew Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Smith located?
- Andrew Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 3980a Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226-1741.
- What is Andrew Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Smith is (716) 250-2000.
- Does Andrew Smith accept Medicare?
- Andrew Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Smith's NPI (1518251198) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.