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DR. HERSCHEL FLAX M.D.
NPI 1295890986
Surgery in New York, NY

Active since December 25, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 27, 2028
9 E 63RD ST, NEW YORK, NY 10021(212) 755-3833(212) 832-9279 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Herschel Flax M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HERSCHEL FLAX M.D. (NPI 1295890986) is an individual surgery provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (124389) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 27, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295890986
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HERSCHEL FLAXCredential: M.D.
Location Address9 E 63RD STNew York, NY 10021-7236
Mailing Address28 Hickory DrGreat Neck, NY 11021-1707 · (516) 487-3185 · Fax (516) 487-8760
Phone(212) 755-3833
Fax(212) 832-9279
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1295890986 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 124389
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
9 E 63RD ST, New York, NY 10021
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINA68102NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified966931NY · Medicare Provider Number

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Herschel Flax M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 27, 2016 through January 27, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 27, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 27, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10021 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. LAWRENCE GERARD PAPE M.D.
Ophthalmology
9 E 63RD ST, LOBBY LEVEL
NEW YORK, NY 10021
New York County (212) 755-6165
MICHAEL FRANK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
9 E 63RD ST
NEW YORK, NY 10021
New York County (212) 593-7170

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 Herschel Flax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Herschel Flax is 1295890986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 25, 2006.

Where is Herschel Flax located?

Herschel Flax practices at 9 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10021. The listed phone number is (212) 755-3833.

What is Herschel Flax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Herschel Flax enrolled in Medicare?

No. Herschel Flax has opted out of Medicare through January 27, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Herschel Flax was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.