Nathan Chertack, MD
NPI 1568968600 · Urology Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Chertack, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1568968600).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568968600
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 322728 (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
8 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
459 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 | 152 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 111 | $68 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 82 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 75 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 24 | $147 |
| Biopsy of Prostate Gland |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 243 | 118 |
| Finasteride | 82 | 36 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 56 | 20 |
| Silodosin | 33 | 13 |
| Estrogens, Conjugatedbrand: Premarin | 32 | 14 |
| Ibuprofen | 30 | 23 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 22 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$281 across 12 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
- 2018-04-05
- Last updated
- 2023-10-13
- Certified
- 2023-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Chertack's NPI number?
- Nathan Chertack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568968600, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Chertack's specialty?
- Nathan Chertack is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathan Chertack located?
- Nathan Chertack's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208-3462.
- What is Nathan Chertack's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Chertack is (518) 262-3341.
- Does Nathan Chertack accept Medicare?
- Nathan Chertack is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Chertack's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Chertack's NPI (1568968600) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.