DR. CINTHI PILLAI M.D.
NPI 1538435953
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in New York, NY

Active since March 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
222 E 41ST ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017(212) 263-7744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2025, Apr 1, 2025, Jul 3, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Cinthi Pillai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CINTHI PILLAI M.D. (NPI 1538435953) is an individual neurology provider in New York, New York, licensed in Ohio (35.151105) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bronxcare Hospital Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538435953
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. CINTHI PILLAICredential: M.D.
Location Address222 E 41ST STNew York, NY 10017-6739
Mailing Address222 E 41st StNew York, NY 10017-6739 · (212) 263-7744
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1538435953 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 35.151105✔ Licensed in NY · 285048
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedOphthalmology · Neuro-ophthalmologyTaxonomy 207WX0109X · License 285048 (NY)
222 E 41ST ST, New York, NY 10017

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1630 Eaton AveHamilton, OH 45013-2767 · Phone (513) 867-2000
Location 21650 Grand Concourse Fl 2Bronx, NY 10457-7679 · Phone (718) 992-7669

Other Identifiers 1

Other390200000XNY · Taxonomy Number

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cinthi Pillai 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 ID9335434968
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160822002600
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Cinthi Pillai reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Neurological Surgery
5 EAST 98 STREET 7TH FLOOR
Newyork, NY 10029
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
1276 FULTON AVE
Bronx, NY 10456
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 795 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
4422 THIRD AVENUE, BRAKER BUILDING
Bronx, NY 10457
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 256 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8906 135TH ST
Jamaica, NY 11418
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Tjh Medical Services PC
  • 497 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 PRESTIGE PL, SUITE 910
Miamisburg, OH 45342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 984 clinicians in this Medicare group
Audiologist
42 N SAINT JOSEPH AVE STE 300
Niles, MI 49120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 724 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
3301 QUANTUM BLVD
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 7,712 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurology
11215 METRO PKWY STE 1
Fort Myers, FL 33966
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural
2200 E SHOW LOW LAKE RD
Show Low, AZ 85901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 5

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.

Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth G0408
A follow-up inpatient consultation is a service where your doctor checks on your health progress after initial treatment. It's complex and typically takes about 35 minutes via telehealth, which means you'll talk to your doctor remotely, using technology.
80 services42 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.
36 services33 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
32 services29 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
29 services25 patients
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth G0425
A telehealth consultation is a remote medical service where a doctor assesses your health condition through a video call. In an emergency or initial inpatient scenario, this typically lasts for about 30 minutes. This method allows for prompt, efficient care without needing to be physically present in a healthcare facility.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Bronxcare Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bronx, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330009
Location1276 Fulton AvenueBronx, NY 10456 · Bronx County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Barnabas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bronx, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330399
Location4422 Third AvenueBronx, NY 10457 · Bronx County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10017 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
Quality93.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.91

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
222 E 41ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10017
Urology
222 E 41ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10017
Speech-Language Pathologist
222 E 41ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10017
Psychiatry & Neurology (Epilepsy)
222 E 41ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10017
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
222 E 41ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10017
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
222 E 41ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10017
Optometrist
222 E 41ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10017
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
222 E 41ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10017

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 Cinthi Pillai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cinthi Pillai is 1538435953. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2012.

Where is Cinthi Pillai located?

Cinthi Pillai practices at 222 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017. The listed phone number is (212) 263-7744.

What is Cinthi Pillai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Cinthi Pillai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cinthi Pillai 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cinthi Pillai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cinthi Pillai reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (Newyork, NY), Bronxcare Health System (Bronx, NY), Sbh Physicians, PC (Bronx, NY), Tjh Medical Services, P.C. (Jamaica, NY), Kettering Independent Medical Group Inc (Miamisburg, OH) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Cinthi Pillai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cinthi Pillai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CareSource, Molina Healthcare and Priority Health and 1 other insurer list Cinthi Pillai as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Cinthi Pillai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cinthi Pillai is affiliated with Bronxcare Hospital Center and St Barnabas Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cinthi Pillai was last updated on September 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.