Nitin Bansal
NPI 1821487612 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nitin Bansal is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1821487612).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821487612
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 302887 (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
11 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
126 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $158 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$158 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 444 | 104 |
| Meloxicam | 292 | 86 |
| Pregabalin | 231 | 56 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 192 | 30 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 108 | 25 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 81 | 18 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 74 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$401 across 7 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
- 2015-01-15
- Last updated
- 2021-10-05
- Certified
- 2021-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nitin Bansal's NPI number?
- Nitin Bansal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821487612, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nitin Bansal's specialty?
- Nitin Bansal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nitin Bansal located?
- Nitin Bansal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215-1436.
- What is Nitin Bansal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nitin Bansal is (716) 446-5900.
- Does Nitin Bansal accept Medicare?
- Nitin Bansal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nitin Bansal's NPI active?
- Yes — Nitin Bansal's NPI (1821487612) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.