Michael Bax, MD
NPI 1740589274 · Dermatology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Bax, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1740589274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740589274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 265705 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
366 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17311 | 121 | $297 |
| Complicated Repair of Wound of Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Underarms, Genitals, Hands, Or Feet, 2.6-7.5 Cm13132 | 49 | $171 |
| Removal of Cancer Skin Growth of Body, Arms, Or Legs, 1.1-2.0 Cm11602 | 37 | $76 |
| Complicated Repair of Wound of Scalp, Arms, Or Legs, 2.6-7.5 Cm13121 | 31 | $207 |
| Destruction of Cancer Skin Growth of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 1.1-2.0 Cm17262 | 27 | $90 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, Each Additional Stage, 1-5 Tissue Blocks |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 39 | 39 |
| Fluorouracil | 15 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-23
- Last updated
- 2023-11-29
- Certified
- 2023-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Bax's NPI number?
- Michael Bax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740589274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Bax's specialty?
- Michael Bax is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Bax located?
- Michael Bax's practice location on file with NPPES is Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263-0001.
- What is Michael Bax's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Bax is (716) 845-2300.
- Does Michael Bax accept Medicare?
- Michael Bax is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Bax's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Bax's NPI (1740589274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.