Robert Fafalak, MD
NPI 1982683041 · Rheumatology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Fafalak, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1982683041).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982683041
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 175702 (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
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
5,408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,597 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,026 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 996 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 492 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 475 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 146 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 379 | 91 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 289 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 245 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 235 | 53 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 182 | 50 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 180 | 33 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,523 across 159 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
- 2006-01-17
- Last updated
- 2012-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Fafalak's NPI number?
- Robert Fafalak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982683041, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Fafalak's specialty?
- Robert Fafalak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Fafalak located?
- Robert Fafalak's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010-5416.
- What is Robert Fafalak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Fafalak is (212) 533-2760.
- Does Robert Fafalak accept Medicare?
- Robert Fafalak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Fafalak's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Fafalak's NPI (1982683041) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.