Erik Istre, MD
NPI 1912228669 · Neurology Physician · Queensbury, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Istre, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Queensbury, NY (NPI 1912228669).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912228669
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 283636 (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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
457 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 | 294 | $117 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 71 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 30 | $161 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$161 (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 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 333 | 57 |
| Clonazepam | 319 | 32 |
| Lamotrigine | 307 | 47 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 273 | 20 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 268 | 43 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 254 | 24 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,221 across 73 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 63 Shaker Rd Ste G01Albany, NY 12204-1030Phone: (518) 429-2561
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-17
- Last updated
- 2021-05-10
- Certified
- 2021-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Istre's NPI number?
- Erik Istre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912228669, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Istre's specialty?
- Erik Istre is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erik Istre located?
- Erik Istre's practice location on file with NPPES is 161 Carey Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804-7821.
- What is Erik Istre's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Istre is (518) 824-8610.
- Does Erik Istre accept Medicare?
- Erik Istre is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Istre's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Istre's NPI (1912228669) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.