Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno, M.D
NPI 1619402609 · Nephrology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1619402609).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619402609
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 64329 (AZ)
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
9 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
1,240 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 | 460 | $171 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 238 | $112 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 111 | $274 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 87 | $162 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $120 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 169 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 109 | 43 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 92 | 24 |
| Allopurinol | 88 | 28 |
| Potassium Chloride | 74 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 53 | 20 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 51 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 3 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)
- 2771 Silver Creek Rd Ste 120Bullhead City, AZ 86442-8023Phone: (928) 763-7722Fax: (928) 763-7744
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-27
- Last updated
- 2025-08-28
- Certified
- 2025-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's NPI number?
- Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619402609, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's specialty?
- Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno located?
- Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's practice location on file with NPPES is 462 Grider St Ste 1152, Buffalo, NY 14215-3021.
- What is Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno is (716) 898-4803.
- Does Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's NPI (1619402609) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.