Horacio Capote, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Horacio Capote, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Amherst, NY. Trained at New York Medical College and Hospital for Women (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3373dNPPES updated 2017-02-09 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3980 Sheridan Dr Ste 500 Dent Neurologic Group, Llp, Amherst, NY 14226-1727
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.47/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
301
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
552
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,606
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $855k
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 Anxiety Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$249.8k received from industry
407 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 2024, attributed to Horacio Capote's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
New York Medical College and Hospital for Women
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
New York Medical College and Hospital for Women (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
3980 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226-1727
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Horacio Capote
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Horacio Capote for anxiety counseling, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Amherst 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 Horacio Capote
Dr. Capote is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Amherst, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 250-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Horacio Capote
Practice Location
3980 Sheridan Dr Ste 500 Dent Neurologic Group, Llp, Amherst, NY 14226-1727
Mailing Address
3980 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226-1727
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