Edward Metzger, MD
NPI 1649245812 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Metzger, MD is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1649245812).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649245812
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F302895 (NY)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
1,161 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 952 | $87 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 78 | $123 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 73 | $60 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 44 | $105 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 14 | $147 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$147 (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 · 118 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 247 | 38 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 208 | 57 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 191 | 49 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 184 | 43 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 158 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 154 | 32 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 1 record (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
- 2006-02-21
- Last updated
- 2022-05-20
- Certified
- 2022-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Metzger's NPI number?
- Edward Metzger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649245812, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Metzger's specialty?
- Edward Metzger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Edward Metzger located?
- Edward Metzger's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 La Riviere Dr Ste 201, Buffalo, NY 14202-4344.
- What is Edward Metzger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Metzger is (716) 893-1010.
- Does Edward Metzger accept Medicare?
- Edward Metzger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Metzger's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Metzger's NPI (1649245812) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.