Sidney Plawes, MD
NPI 1679510119 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sidney Plawes, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1679510119).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679510119
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1589621 (NY)
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
12,096 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,627 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,559 | $145 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 1,181 | $223 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 732 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 715 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 845 | 249 |
| Losartan Potassium | 651 | 197 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 618 | 185 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 547 | 170 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 360 | 113 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 320 | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$570 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
- 2006-06-01
- Last updated
- 2013-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sidney Plawes's NPI number?
- Sidney Plawes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679510119, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sidney Plawes's specialty?
- Sidney Plawes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sidney Plawes located?
- Sidney Plawes's practice location on file with NPPES is 2270 Kimball Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234-5139.
- What is Sidney Plawes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sidney Plawes is (718) 692-2700.
- Does Sidney Plawes accept Medicare?
- Sidney Plawes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sidney Plawes's NPI active?
- Yes — Sidney Plawes's NPI (1679510119) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.