Richard Scott Steinacher, D.O.
Patients across NY can see Richard Scott Steinacher, D.O. in person in Amherst or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
Older · 3913dNPPES updated 2015-08-19 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1306 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228-2792
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
349
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
585
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,404
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $194k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$126 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Richard Scott Steinacher's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med
28 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 1998)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard Scott Steinacher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Scott Steinacher for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care 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 Richard Scott Steinacher
NPI records show Dr. Steinacher as active with telehealth listed in Amherst, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 838-3188.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Scott Steinacher
Practice Location
1306 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228-2792
Mailing Address
1306 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228-2792
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