Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Violante, DO

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Amherst, NY

  • NPI 1215193800
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3925 Sheridan Dr
Amherst, NY 142261738
(716) 250-9999

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 25, 2013
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OS014261

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215193800. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,253
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$177,003
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 224 37 $6
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 221 137 $44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 213 156 $86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 115 63 $62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 98 87 $121
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 91 52 $33
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73 56 $45
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 64 60 $1,199
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 30 30 $107
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 24 15 $700

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$425
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Innovation Technologies Inc 2 $157.05
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $119.96
Curonix LLC 1 $69.09
Bioventus LLC 1 $39.40
Baxter Healthcare 1 $21.69
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $17.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$425

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
325
Patients
139
Total drug cost
$8,621
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Er (Diclofenac Sodium) Brand 171 63 $7,327
Amoxicillin Generic 39 20 $64
Tramadol Hcl Generic 36 25 $129
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 25 17 $153
Celecoxib Generic 23 0 $665
Methylprednisolone Generic 18 14 $152
Meloxicam Generic 13 0 $132

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicholas Violante's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Violante practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Amherst, NY.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Violante practice?
Dr. Nicholas Violante practices at 3925 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 142261738. Office phone: 7162509999.
What is Dr. Nicholas Violante's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Violante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215193800, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Violante accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Violante accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Violante commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.