Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno, M.D
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1619402609
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
462 Grider St Ste 1152
Buffalo, NY 142153021
(716) 898-4803 - Additional location
-
2771 Silver Creek RD Ste 120
Bullhead City, AZ 864428023
(928) 763-7722
fax (928) 763-7744
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 28, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #64329
- Medicaid
- AZ #124036
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619402609. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,580
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$211,358
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 365 | 120 | $114 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 331 | 165 | $171 | |
90970 |
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | 254 | 14 | $9 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 147 | 32 | $277 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 95 | 85 | $124 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 87 | 44 | $77 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 74 | 65 | $167 | |
90962 |
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | 55 | 26 | $188 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 54 | 25 | $48 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 45 | 18 | $328 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Buffalo Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$57
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $24.15 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $16.81 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 1 | $16.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
747
Patients
233
Total drug cost
$56,198
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 116 | 47 | $806 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 112 | 37 | $748 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 104 | 28 | $25,933 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 87 | 31 | $1,075 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 41 | 11 | $1,146 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 36 | 14 | $552 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 34 | 17 | $274 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 33 | 0 | $459 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 32 | 11 | $149 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 30 | 26 | $91 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno practices Nephrology Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno practice?
Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno practices at 462 Grider St Ste 1152, Buffalo, NY 142153021. Office phone: 7168984803.
What is Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619402609, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Leon Velarde Carreno commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Dialysis services (HCPCS 90970). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.