Edgar Gerstein, M.D.
NPI 1740391580 · Psychiatry Physician · Plainview, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edgar Gerstein, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Plainview, NY (NPI 1740391580).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740391580
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 140908 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
678 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 339 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 339 | $39 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $39–$88 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 86 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 54 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 37 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 36 |
| Alprazolam | 33 |
| Lamotrigine | 32 |
| Lorazepam | 26 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 17 |
| Ramelteon | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edgar Gerstein's NPI number?
- Edgar Gerstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740391580, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edgar Gerstein's specialty?
- Edgar Gerstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edgar Gerstein located?
- Edgar Gerstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Presidential Dr E, Plainview, NY 11803-4044.
- What is Edgar Gerstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edgar Gerstein is (516) 681-4347.
- Does Edgar Gerstein accept Medicare?
- Edgar Gerstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edgar Gerstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Edgar Gerstein's NPI (1740391580) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.