Gary Sniffen, PA-C
NPI 1780293993 · Physician Assistant · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Sniffen, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1780293993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780293993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601011057 (MI)
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
5 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
708 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 201 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 178 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 99 | $127 |
| Evaluation of Implantable Heart and Blood Vessel Monitoring System93290 | 93 | $17 |
| Remote Monitoring of Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor, Up to 30 Days93264 | 76 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 687 | 297 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 584 | 236 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 522 | 187 |
| Torsemide | 435 | 199 |
| Furosemide | 370 | 142 |
| Carvedilol | 346 | 142 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 321 | 112 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$569 across 12 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-24
- Last updated
- 2022-08-15
- Certified
- 2022-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Sniffen's NPI number?
- Gary Sniffen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780293993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Sniffen's specialty?
- Gary Sniffen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Gary Sniffen located?
- Gary Sniffen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2902 Bradford St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6427.
- What is Gary Sniffen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Sniffen is (616) 885-5200.
- Does Gary Sniffen accept Medicare?
- Gary Sniffen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Sniffen's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Sniffen's NPI (1780293993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.