DR. CAROLYNE GICHINGA M.D
NPI 1447547062
Emergency Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Q: What is Carolyne Gichinga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolyne Gichinga is 1447547062. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2011.

Q: What is Carolyne Gichinga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carolyne Gichinga was last updated on September 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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 July 03, 2011PECOS Enrolled

1 BROOKDALE PLZ, BROOKLYN, NY 11212(718) 240-7966 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Carolyne Gichinga M.d NPPES

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

DR. CAROLYNE GICHINGA M.D (NPI 1447547062) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (281171) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447547062

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLYNE GICHINGACredential: M.D

Location Address1 BROOKDALE PLZBrooklyn, NY 11212-3139

Mailing Address1 Brookdale PlzBrooklyn, NY 11212-3139 · (718) 240-7966

Phone(718) 240-7966

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 2016

✔ NPI 1447547062 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 281171

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

1 BROOKDALE PLZ, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Carolyne Gichinga M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Carolyne Gichinga reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

1.7 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

1 BROOKDALE PLZ STE 666
Brooklyn, NY 11212

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
782 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720028772 (718) 240-8352

Interfaith Emergency Medicine, P.C.

2.1 mi

Emergency Medicine

1545 ATLANTIC AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11213

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Interfaith Emergency Medicine PC
145 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1457643785 (718) 240-8352

Mep Health, LLC

205 mi

Emergency Medicine

9901 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Rockville, MD 20850

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
158 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164483558 (330) 493-4443

Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.

216 mi

Emergency Medicine

3300 GALLOWS RD
Falls Church, VA 22042

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
1,294 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1134117393 (703) 776-4001

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

54 services52 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

44 services41 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

26 services26 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11212 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

$105.06 typical visit price

range $67.40 – $203.53

Typical copayment $26.26 (range $16.85 – $50.88)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$117.62 typical visit price

range $21.66 – $164.45

Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MADI LINDAUER MD

Emergency Medicine

1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

Kings County (718) 240-5000

DR. CAMERON MANCHESTER MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

Kings County (806) 341-0428

DR. ENID NAAMOMO OTOO DO

Emergency Medicine

1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

Kings County (718) 240-7225

NAYAN DOOBAY STUDENT

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

Kings County (718) 240-6205

COLBY VUONG

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

Kings County (718) 240-6552

MONA ROSENZWEIG

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

Kings County (718) 240-5000

VANESSA DE DANZINE PA

Physician Assistant

1 BROOKDALE PLZ, BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

Kings County (718) 240-5180

DR. MARTHEL PIERRE-ANTOINE DODARD M.D.

Personal Emergency Response Attendant

1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

Kings County (718) 240-5000

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 Carolyne Gichinga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolyne Gichinga is 1447547062. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2011.

Where is Carolyne Gichinga located?

Carolyne Gichinga practices at 1 Brookdale Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The listed phone number is (718) 240-7966.

What is Carolyne Gichinga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Carolyne Gichinga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolyne Gichinga is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Carolyne Gichinga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carolyne Gichinga reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY), Interfaith Emergency Medicine, P.C. (Brooklyn, NY), Mep Health, LLC (Rockville, MD) and Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C. (Falls Church, VA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Carolyne Gichinga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carolyne Gichinga was last updated on September 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.