Nicolas Saikali, MD
NPI 1821228511 · Neurology Physician · Amherst, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicolas Saikali, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Amherst, NY (NPI 1821228511).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821228511
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 254089 (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
16 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
206 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 42 | $135 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 40 | $156 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 39 | $19 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 29 | $121 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 26 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 42 | 15 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 38 | 15 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 36 | — |
| Rimegepant Sulfatebrand: Nurtec Odt | 29 | 15 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 28 | 14 |
| Topiramate | 25 | — |
| Ubrogepantbrand: Ubrelvy | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$192,491 across 421 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
- 2009-07-16
- Last updated
- 2017-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicolas Saikali's NPI number?
- Nicolas Saikali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821228511, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicolas Saikali's specialty?
- Nicolas Saikali is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicolas Saikali located?
- Nicolas Saikali's practice location on file with NPPES is 3980 Sheridan Dr Fl 6, Amherst, NY 14226-1727.
- What is Nicolas Saikali's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicolas Saikali is (716) 250-2000.
- Does Nicolas Saikali accept Medicare?
- Nicolas Saikali is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicolas Saikali's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicolas Saikali's NPI (1821228511) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.