Bret Biersbach, MD
NPI 1689838518 · Anesthesiology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bret Biersbach, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1689838518).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689838518
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 261893-1 (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
17 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
60 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 25 | $60 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 12 | $77 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Bones01480 | 12 | $142 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 11 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$142 (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.
$33 across 2 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)
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215-3021Phone: (716) 898-3436
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-10
- Last updated
- 2020-03-26
- Certified
- 2020-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bret Biersbach's NPI number?
- Bret Biersbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689838518, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bret Biersbach's specialty?
- Bret Biersbach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bret Biersbach located?
- Bret Biersbach's practice location on file with NPPES is 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220-1114.
- What is Bret Biersbach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bret Biersbach is (716) 826-6628.
- Does Bret Biersbach accept Medicare?
- Bret Biersbach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bret Biersbach's NPI active?
- Yes — Bret Biersbach's NPI (1689838518) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.