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GERALD SOTSKY MD
NPI 1134192552
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Ridgewood, NJ

Active since February 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
1200 E. RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450(201) 670-8660(201) 447-1957 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Gerald Sotsky Md NPPES

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

GERALD SOTSKY MD (NPI 1134192552) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Ridgewood, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA04800100) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134192552
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameGERALD SOTSKYCredential: MD
Location Address1200 E. RIDGEWOOD AVENUERidgewood, NJ 07450
Mailing Address1200 E. Ridgewood AvenueRidgewood, NJ 07450 · (201) 670-8660 · Fax (201) 447-1957
Phone(201) 670-8660
Fax(201) 447-1957
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 2014
✔ NPI 1134192552 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA04800100
Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

1200 E. RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3322904NJ
Medicare PIN220580WC0NJ
Medicare UPINC56608NJ

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

Gerald Sotsky Md 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 ID7113951070
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050921000325
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 9

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
876 services531 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.
829 services502 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
96 services82 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
25 services23 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.
18 services18 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional 93227
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that checks your heart's activity. The 2-day continuous ECG records your heart's rhythm non-stop for 48 hours. It helps to detect irregularities that may not occur during a shorter test. A healthcare professional will review the results to identify any issues.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paramus, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310012
Location4 Valley Health PlazaParamus, NJ 07652 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07450 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

98.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality93.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

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.
99%3,038 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
97%37 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.
87%1,063 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
99%1,063 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…
40%1,063 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
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.
53%1,063 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 3

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

DR. GAETAN MOISE M.D.
Neurological Surgery
1200 E. RIDGEWOOD AVENUE
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Bergen County (201) 327-8600
WILLIAM S. COBB M.D.
Neurological Surgery
1200 E. RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, SUITE 200
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Bergen County (201) 327-8600
DAVID M BENDERSON M.D.
Ophthalmology
1200 E. RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, SUITE 213 WEST
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Bergen County (201) 612-0044

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gerald Sotsky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Sotsky is 1134192552. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2006.

Where is Gerald Sotsky located?

Gerald Sotsky practices at 1200 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The listed phone number is (201) 670-8660.

What is Gerald Sotsky's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Gerald Sotsky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Sotsky is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Gerald Sotsky affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gerald Sotsky is affiliated with Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Sotsky was last updated on June 3, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.