Tanya Geist, RPA-C
Patients across NY can see Tanya Geist, RPA-C in person in Amherst or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 26+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Amherst area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 64% 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 · 2899dNPPES updated 2018-05-29 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, 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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.51%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.51% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
164
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
363
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,831
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.75M
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$8.3k received from industry
188 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 Tanya Geist's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
26 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AS0400X
Mailing address
3980 Sheridan Dr Suite 200, Amherst, NY 14226-1727
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Tanya Geist
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tanya Geist for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis 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 Tanya Geist
Dr. Geist 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 Tanya Geist
Practice Location
3980 Sheridan Dr Suite 200, Amherst, NY 14226
Mailing Address
3980 Sheridan Dr Suite 200, Amherst, NY 14226-1727
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