Herbert Insel, M.D.
NPI 1356427652 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Herbert Insel, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1356427652).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356427652
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 144356 (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
1,526 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 | 534 | $101 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 508 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 154 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 136 | $64 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 124 | $221 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 369 | 107 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 215 | 65 |
| Ezetimibe | 201 | 64 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 154 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 145 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 96 | 28 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$902 across 28 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
- 2006-10-29
- Last updated
- 2017-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Herbert Insel's NPI number?
- Herbert Insel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356427652, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Herbert Insel's specialty?
- Herbert Insel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Herbert Insel located?
- Herbert Insel's practice location on file with NPPES is 30 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016-1203.
- What is Herbert Insel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Herbert Insel is (212) 360-1800.
- Does Herbert Insel accept Medicare?
- Herbert Insel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Herbert Insel's NPI active?
- Yes — Herbert Insel's NPI (1356427652) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.