Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edwin Yau, MD, PHD

Medical Oncology Physician (CMS: Medical Oncology) · Buffalo, NY

  • NPI 1568759769
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Elm and Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 142634335
(716) 845-2300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 12, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RX0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #289882

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568759769. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
216
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$19,552
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 148 54 $93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 44 32 $63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Buffalo Medical Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$91
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 2 $49.94
Dexcom, INC. 2 $41.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$91

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
170
Patients
52
Total drug cost
$9,369
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Dexamethasone Generic 43 29 $604
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 28 23 $741
Gabapentin Generic 23 0 $285
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 19 0 $294
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 16 0 $204
Prednisone Generic 16 0 $63
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 13 0 $7,149
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 12 0 $30

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Edwin Yau's medical specialty?
Dr. Edwin Yau practices Medical Oncology Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Edwin Yau practice?
Dr. Edwin Yau practices at Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 142634335. Office phone: 7168452300.
What is Dr. Edwin Yau's NPI?
Dr. Edwin Yau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568759769, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edwin Yau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edwin Yau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edwin Yau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.