Shelley Epstein, MD
NPI 1255407987 · Psychiatry Physician · Smithtown, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shelley Epstein, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Smithtown, NY (NPI 1255407987).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255407987
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 173422 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,046 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,061 | $103 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 927 | $79 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 34 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 24 | $251 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$251 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 191 | 49 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 166 | 25 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 160 | 21 |
| Lamotrigine | 137 | 20 |
| Clonazepam | 128 | 31 |
| Aripiprazole | 110 | 15 |
| Mirtazapine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,538 across 80 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
- 2006-11-27
- Last updated
- 2008-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shelley Epstein's NPI number?
- Shelley Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255407987, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shelley Epstein's specialty?
- Shelley Epstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shelley Epstein located?
- Shelley Epstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown, NY 11787-2814.
- What is Shelley Epstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shelley Epstein is (631) 265-6868.
- Does Shelley Epstein accept Medicare?
- Shelley Epstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shelley Epstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Shelley Epstein's NPI (1255407987) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.