Qiang Li, M.D.,PH.D.
NPI 1518278001 · Urology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Qiang Li, M.D.,PH.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1518278001).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518278001
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.,PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 279118 (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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
119 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 76 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 18 | $136 |
| Instillation of Anti-Cancer Drug Into Bladder51720 | 13 | $20 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $126 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $20–$136 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,575 across 5 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 (3)
- 100 High StBuffalo, NY 14203-1126Phone: (716) 859-5600
- 1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065-6007Phone: (646) 422-4322
- 6934 Williams Rd Ste 300Niagara Falls, NY 14304-3080Phone: (716) 845-3500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-29
- Last updated
- 2021-01-20
- Certified
- 2021-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Qiang Li's NPI number?
- Qiang Li's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518278001, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Qiang Li's specialty?
- Qiang Li is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Qiang Li located?
- Qiang Li's practice location on file with NPPES is Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263-6007.
- What is Qiang Li's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Qiang Li is (716) 845-2300.
- Does Qiang Li accept Medicare?
- Qiang Li is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Qiang Li's NPI active?
- Yes — Qiang Li's NPI (1518278001) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.