Simona Velicu, MD, MBA
NPI 1982868857 · Neurology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Simona Velicu, MD, MBA is a Neurology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1982868857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982868857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MBA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 290577 (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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
322 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 | 199 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 87 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 24 | $172 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$172 (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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 465 | 171 |
| Levetiracetam | 219 | 67 |
| Gabapentin | 172 | 72 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 160 | 63 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 136 | 54 |
| Pregabalin | 133 | 33 |
| Memantine Hcl | 105 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215-3021Phone: (716) 692-3700
- Weatherby Inc37 Allegany AveKenmore, NY 14217-2008Phone: (216) 507-7074
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-10
- Last updated
- 2021-06-02
- Certified
- 2021-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Simona Velicu's NPI number?
- Simona Velicu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982868857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Simona Velicu's specialty?
- Simona Velicu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Simona Velicu located?
- Simona Velicu's practice location on file with NPPES is 515 Abbott Rd Ste 204, Buffalo, NY 14220-1700.
- What is Simona Velicu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Simona Velicu is (716) 828-3123.
- Does Simona Velicu accept Medicare?
- Simona Velicu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Simona Velicu's NPI active?
- Yes — Simona Velicu's NPI (1982868857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.