Stephen Sobie, MD
NPI 1770571358 · Otolaryngology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Sobie, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1770571358).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770571358
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 157305 (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
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
897 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 205 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 178 | $86 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 172 | $35 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 65 | $44 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 50 | $173 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 46 | $102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 138 | 71 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 96 | 52 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 57 | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 43 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc | 34 | 29 |
| Famotidine | 33 | 13 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 30 | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2005-10-08
- Last updated
- 2021-12-14
- Certified
- 2021-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Sobie's NPI number?
- Stephen Sobie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770571358, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Sobie's specialty?
- Stephen Sobie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Sobie located?
- Stephen Sobie's practice location on file with NPPES is 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203-1149.
- What is Stephen Sobie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Sobie is (716) 883-6800.
- Does Stephen Sobie accept Medicare?
- Stephen Sobie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Sobie's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Sobie's NPI (1770571358) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.