Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Yurkiw, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Buffalo, NY

  • NPI 1669884573
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 27.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
462 Grinder St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(440) 823-1120
Mailing address
1600 Wallace Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 4, 2022
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New York #295807 · Texas #R2508

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669884573. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,591
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$451,082
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 3,061 327 $86
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 1,021 255 $122
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 157 103 $45
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 116 94 $207
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 95 57 $153
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 93 78 $150
99315 Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 25 23 $93
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 23 19 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 72 peers in Buffalo Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 52× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
8,877
Patients
1,024
Total drug cost
$203,676
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 1,493 187 $13,242
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 885 100 $5,448
Gabapentin Generic 762 82 $6,693
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 731 77 $8,835
Furosemide Generic 550 64 $2,834
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 532 62 $6,102
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 510 53 $4,349
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 501 48 $4,319
Lisinopril Generic 489 42 $3,283
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 477 55 $8,371

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alexander Yurkiw's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Yurkiw practices Internal Medicine Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Alexander Yurkiw practice?
Dr. Alexander Yurkiw practices at 462 Grinder St, Buffalo, NY 14215. Office phone: 4408231120.
What is Dr. Alexander Yurkiw's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Yurkiw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669884573, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Yurkiw accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Yurkiw accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Yurkiw commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.