Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Pochatko, M.D.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · East Amherst, NY

  • NPI 1588646426
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8750 Transit RD, Suite 105
East Amherst, NY 140512610
(716) 636-1470
fax (716) 636-1423
Mailing address
3925 Sheridan Dr, Ste 100
Amherst, NY 142261738

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 13, 2019
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0004X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #195032

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588646426. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
500
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$28,861
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 213 116 $30
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 112 70 $33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 59 52 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 52 46 $87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $160
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views 16 15 $7
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $108
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 12 12 $178

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in East Amherst Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$147
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arthrex, INC. 1 $147.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$147

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
84
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$667
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 30 25 $299
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 24 0 $167
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 15 0 $162
Tramadol Hcl Generic 15 13 $39

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. David Pochatko's medical specialty?
Dr. David Pochatko practices Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in East Amherst, NY.
Where does Dr. David Pochatko practice?
Dr. David Pochatko practices at 8750 Transit RD, East Amherst, NY 140512610. Office phone: 7166361470.
What is Dr. David Pochatko's NPI?
Dr. David Pochatko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588646426, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Pochatko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Pochatko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Pochatko commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.