Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Paolini
Physician Assistant · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1932516275
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 142153021
(716) 898-3000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 13, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #017711
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932516275. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
339
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$18,089
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 43 | 43 | $136 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 43 | 43 | $74 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 41 | 20 | $6 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 39 | 38 | $100 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 31 | 30 | $10 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 28 | 27 | $52 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 26 | 26 | $89 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 20 | 19 | $13 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 20 | 17 | $8 | |
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 20 | 20 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 128 peers in Buffalo Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$344
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $274.98 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $46.94 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $22.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
148
Patients
145
Total drug cost
$1,119
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 52 | 52 | $511 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 37 | 36 | $187 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 26 | 24 | $113 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $67 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 16 | 16 | $241 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Paolini's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Paolini practices Physician Assistant in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Michael Paolini practice?
Dr. Michael Paolini practices at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 142153021. Office phone: 7168983000.
What is Dr. Michael Paolini's NPI?
Dr. Michael Paolini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932516275, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Paolini accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Paolini accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Paolini commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.