Sheila Lekanka, AGPCNP-BC
NPI 1528644853 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheila Lekanka, AGPCNP-BC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1528644853).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528644853
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGPCNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F310177-01 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
118 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $104 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 41 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 11 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$104 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 179 | 87 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 113 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 73 | 32 |
| Furosemide | 52 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 | 31 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 44 | 24 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,887 across 67 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
- 2021-03-18
- Last updated
- 2024-03-13
- Certified
- 2024-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheila Lekanka's NPI number?
- Sheila Lekanka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528644853, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheila Lekanka's specialty?
- Sheila Lekanka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sheila Lekanka located?
- Sheila Lekanka's practice location on file with NPPES is 235 North St, Buffalo, NY 14201-1435.
- What is Sheila Lekanka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheila Lekanka is (716) 882-0726.
- Does Sheila Lekanka accept Medicare?
- Sheila Lekanka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheila Lekanka's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheila Lekanka's NPI (1528644853) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.