Brian Kopell, MD
NPI 1568413300 · Neurological Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Kopell, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1568413300).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568413300
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 47197 (WI)
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
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
243 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $140 |
| Removal of Skull Bone With Computer-Assisted Insertion of Neurostimulator Electrodes in Brain With Recording, First Array61867 | 44 | $2,755 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 33 | $201 |
| Electronic Analysis of Implanted Brain, Spinal Cord, Or Peripheral Neurostimulator Generator95970 | 30 | $21 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 28 | $246 |
| Insertion of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Device With Connection to 2 Or More Electrode Arrays |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,950 across 17 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
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2013-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Kopell's NPI number?
- Brian Kopell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568413300, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Kopell's specialty?
- Brian Kopell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Kopell located?
- Brian Kopell's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 East 98 Street, New York, NY 10029.
- What is Brian Kopell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Kopell is (212) 241-0050.
- Does Brian Kopell accept Medicare?
- Brian Kopell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Kopell's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Kopell's NPI (1568413300) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.