Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Steinacher, D.O.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Amherst, NY

  • NPI 1629198700
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1306 Sweet Home RD
Amherst, NY 142282792
(716) 838-3188
fax (716) 838-1297

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 19, 2015
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #224049

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629198700. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
897
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$138,130
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 229 86 $76
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 214 25 $345
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 143 121 $80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 137 105 $99
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 34 32 $165
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 29 27 $123
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 25 14 $70
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 23 18 $116
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 18 17 $131
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 17 11 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Amherst Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$126
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 7 $85.03
Akebia Therapeutics INC 1 $24.61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $16.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$69
Education
$57

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,744
Patients
831
Total drug cost
$76,283
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Torsemide Generic 490 160 $16,892
Calcitriol Generic 396 124 $14,569
Lisinopril Generic 298 83 $5,364
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 246 71 $2,559
Losartan Potassium Generic 222 70 $5,080
Spironolactone Generic 220 72 $3,717
Allopurinol Generic 202 51 $3,326
Bumetanide Generic 140 42 $8,709
Furosemide Generic 128 45 $1,240
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 102 28 $2,974

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Steinacher's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Steinacher practices Nephrology Physician in Amherst, NY.
Where does Dr. Richard Steinacher practice?
Dr. Richard Steinacher practices at 1306 Sweet Home RD, Amherst, NY 142282792. Office phone: 7168383188.
What is Dr. Richard Steinacher's NPI?
Dr. Richard Steinacher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629198700, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Steinacher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Steinacher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Steinacher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.