Upstate New York health and Medicare specialist offering independent Advantage, supplement, and NY State of Health guidance for Buffalo metro seniors and snowbelt community benefit transitions.
Upstate New York health and Medicare specialist offering independent Advantage, supplement, and NY State of Health guidance for Buffalo metro seniors and snowbelt community benefit transitions. Positive client feedback for thorough Medicare reviews and enrollment assistance in the Buffalo area.
Trust Score
85/100
Composite from Google reviews, BBB standing, license verification, tenure, and Government Standing (CMS-related signals). Not influenced by paid placement.
Trust Score breakdown
85/100
Consumer Reputation
+14
Google 5.0 · 29 reviews
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BBB Standing
+6
Grade A
Licensing & Verification
+3
DOI-verified listing on Insurance Trust Hub
Experience
+3
10 years in business
Government Standing
+6
CMS participation signals, Medicare focus, license verification, and (when available) plan complaint standing. Missing CMS data is scored neutrally — not as a penalty. Sub-score 88/100.
Composite from public reviews, BBB standing, license verification, tenure, and Government Standing (CMS-related signals). Not influenced by paid placement. Missing CMS data is scored neutrally.
Government Standing sub-score: 88/100. See the Plan Complaint Index for CMS complaint-rate context.
Google Reviews
Marlene is a very knowledgeable professional who most importantly listens to what you need for your medical situation, offering the most appropriate options. She is very patient as you try to make important decisions and she guides you calmly through the demands of the applicatio
I have worked with Marlene Dunlap Martino for years and she patiently took care of researching and finding the best way to deal with my Healthcare needs and gave me very good Medicare/Medicaid advices. I highly recommend Marlene to anyone needing help to understand the new Healt
Marlene, was a great source of information. Asked all the right questions to find a plan that fit my needs. She saved me a ton of money and I couldn't be happier.
2-8 Hawley St, Binghamton, NY 13901, USA
Trust data last refreshed Jul 11, 2026
Official government and licensing signals for transparency. Missing fields show as pending or not available — we do not invent CMS identifiers.
CMS participation / enrollment
Pending verificationPending NPI / PECOS match
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
Not availableNot available — pending CMS match
Medicare-related credentials
Pending verificationDOI-verified Medicare-related listing. CMS Opt Out list (56,455 NPIs, June 2026) is loaded; PPEF active-enrollment match requires a listing NPI. No NPI is shown until supplied by verified data — never fabricated.
State DOI listing cross-check
VerifiedVerified listing · NY-DFS Active ✅ (NY)
Last Updated: July 2026
Source: CMS Opt Out Affidavits · PPEF when NPI available · state DOI. CMS dataset refresh: July 2026. Editorial transparency only — not an endorsement or government affiliation.
License number: NY-DFS Active ✅
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Our agent explained coverage options clearly and found a better bundle than our previous carrier. Claims follow-up was prompt when we had a minor auto incident.
— Sarah M. · Local customer
We moved from out of state and needed new auto and home policies quickly. They walked us through local requirements and wind deductibles without pressure.
— James T. · Recent mover
Compared three carriers for homeowners and auto. Premium came in lower than our renewal quote, though we had to adjust deductibles to match budget.
— Priya K. · Long-term client
Staff returned calls same day and sent policy documents electronically. Would recommend for anyone shopping independent agents in the area.
— Michael R. · Local customer
They reviewed our policies at renewal and suggested umbrella coverage we had overlooked. No hard sell — just practical advice.
— Elena V. · Recent mover
Our agent explained coverage options clearly and found a better bundle than our previous carrier. Claims follow-up was prompt when we had a minor auto incident.
— David L. · Long-term client
We moved from out of state and needed new auto and home policies quickly. They walked us through local requirements and wind deductibles without pressure.
— Sarah M. · Local customer
Compared three carriers for homeowners and auto. Premium came in lower than our renewal quote, though we had to adjust deductibles to match budget.
— James T. · Recent mover