Robert Cerfolio, MD
NPI 1245272483 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Cerfolio, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1245272483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245272483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19866 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
168 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 54 | $243 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $184 |
| Removal of Segment of Lung Tissue Using an Endoscope32669 | 30 | $1,359 |
| Exam of Lung With Removal of Lung Lobe Using an Endoscope32663 | 19 | $1,546 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $137 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $137–$1,546 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,476 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2021-03-02
- Certified
- 2021-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Cerfolio's NPI number?
- Robert Cerfolio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245272483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Cerfolio's specialty?
- Robert Cerfolio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Cerfolio located?
- Robert Cerfolio's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 1st Ave Fl Hcc15, New York, NY 10016-6402.
- What is Robert Cerfolio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Cerfolio is (205) 934-4011.
- Does Robert Cerfolio accept Medicare?
- Robert Cerfolio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Cerfolio's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Cerfolio's NPI (1245272483) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.