Richard Gersh, M.D.
NPI 1942247994 · Psychiatry Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Gersh, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1942247994).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942247994
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 164428 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clozapine | 53 |
| Olanzapine | 50 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 41 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 17 |
| Lamotrigine | 16 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 14 |
| Aripiprazole | 13 |
| Chlorpromazine Hcl | 12 |
| Ziprasidone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$132 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-31
- Last updated
- 2013-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Gersh's NPI number?
- Richard Gersh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942247994, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Gersh's specialty?
- Richard Gersh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Gersh located?
- Richard Gersh's practice location on file with NPPES is 119 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019-2303.
- What is Richard Gersh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Gersh is (917) 484-6406.
- Does Richard Gersh accept Medicare?
- Richard Gersh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Gersh's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Gersh's NPI (1942247994) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.