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DR. RICHARD DAVID COFSKY MD
NPI 1457401911
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Brooklyn, NY

Active since January 10, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
BROOKDALE HOSPITAL, 1 BROOKDALE PLAZA, BROOKLYN, NY 11212(718) 240-5096(718) 258-4581 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Dr. Richard David Cofsky Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD DAVID COFSKY MD (NPI 1457401911) is an individual infectious disease provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (140634) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457401911
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD DAVID COFSKYCredential: MD
Location AddressBROOKDALE HOSPITAL, 1 BROOKDALE PLAZABrooklyn, NY 11212
Mailing Address940 East 27th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11210 · (718) 258-7281 · Fax (718) 258-4581
Phone(718) 240-5096
Fax(718) 258-4581
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 2022
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1457401911 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 140634
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
BROOKDALE HOSPITAL, Brooklyn, NY 11212
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00592085NY

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. Richard David Cofsky 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 ID8123202876
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110405000532
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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
758 services350 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
579 services514 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.
344 services180 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
114 services110 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mount Sinai Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330024
LocationOne Gustave L Levy PlaceNew York, NY 10029 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330169
LocationFirst Avenue At 16th StreetNew York, NY 10003 · New York County
Emergency services

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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

74.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality90
Improvement Activities0
Cost94.48

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 Richard Cofsky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Cofsky is 1457401911. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2007.

Where is Richard Cofsky located?

Richard Cofsky practices at Brookdale Hospital 1 Brookdale Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The listed phone number is (718) 240-5096.

What is Richard Cofsky's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Richard Cofsky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Cofsky 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 Richard Cofsky affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Cofsky is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Cofsky was last updated on February 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.