Alex Difrancisco, PA
NPI 1518465244 · Physician Assistant · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alex Difrancisco, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1518465244).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518465244
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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 tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
155 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 63 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 33 | $142 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 28 | $95 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 14 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$142 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 40 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 36 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 11 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 11 | — |
| Spironolactone | 11 | — |
| Rivaroxaban |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 85 High StBuffalo, NY 14203-1149Phone: (716) 630-1000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-01-29
- Last updated
- 2021-04-19
- Certified
- 2021-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alex Difrancisco's NPI number?
- Alex Difrancisco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518465244, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alex Difrancisco's specialty?
- Alex Difrancisco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Alex Difrancisco located?
- Alex Difrancisco's practice location on file with NPPES is Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263-1149.
- What is Alex Difrancisco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alex Difrancisco is (716) 845-2300.
- Does Alex Difrancisco accept Medicare?
- Alex Difrancisco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alex Difrancisco's NPI active?
- Yes — Alex Difrancisco's NPI (1518465244) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.