Andrew Bruce Symons, MD
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
With over 24 years in family medicine, Andrew Bruce Symons, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Tonawanda. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 825dNPPES updated 2024-02-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2465 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150-9407
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.71%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
110
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
316
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,906
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $673k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Andrew Bruce Symons's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Jan 31, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
24 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
77 Goodell Street Ste 240, Buffalo, NY 14203-1243
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Andrew Bruce Symons
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Andrew Bruce Symons for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tonawanda required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Andrew Bruce Symons
NPI records show Dr. Symons as active with telehealth listed in Tonawanda, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 835-9800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Andrew Bruce Symons
Practice Location
2465 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150-9407
Mailing Address
77 Goodell Street Ste 240, Buffalo, NY 14203-1243
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