DR. CESAR ERASMO FORS NIEVES M.D.
NPI 1053547943
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in New York, NY

Q: What is Cesar Fors Nieves's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cesar Fors Nieves is 1053547943. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2009. The provider is also known as Dr. Cesar Erasmo Fors M.D..

Q: What is Cesar Fors Nieves's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cesar Fors Nieves was last updated on March 31, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 05, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

84.47/100

CMS Quality Rating

171 DELANCEY ST, NEW YORK, NY 10002(929) 455-2600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2021, Aug 31, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CESAR ERASMO FORS NIEVES M.D. (NPI 1053547943) is an individual rheumatology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (269183) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, and is a graduate of Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053547943

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Provider Legal NameDR. CESAR ERASMO FORS NIEVESCredential: M.D.

Location Address171 DELANCEY STNew York, NY 10002-3411

Mailing Address171 Delancey StNew York, NY 10002-3411 · (929) 455-2600

Phone(929) 455-2600

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc)Graduated 2004

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2021

✔ NPI 1053547943 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 269183

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 269183 (NY)

171 DELANCEY ST, New York, NY 10002

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Cesar Erasmo Fors M.d.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183887128

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130522000016

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

522 services58 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

318 services161 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

143 services99 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

129 services55 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

52 services40 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330214

Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10002 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$150.24 typical visit price

range $65.69 – $198.19

Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$114.88 typical visit price

range $21.20 – $160.66

Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.47/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

93.33

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.91

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

62%128 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%

Cervical Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…

70%451 patients

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

74%197 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

80%25 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

99%1,356 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

100%2,290 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

70%43 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

99%951 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

21%1,084 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

28%87 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

88%1,084 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

90%1,084 patients5/55-star benchmark: 89%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 7% · 87 patients

16%87 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

24%1,084 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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