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ALEX SHERMAN MD
NPI 1578587283
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in New York, NY

Active since July 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
232 EAST 30TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 889-5544(212) 481-1089 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Alex Sherman Md NPPES

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

ALEX SHERMAN MD (NPI 1578587283) is an individual gastroenterology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (159513) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578587283
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameALEX SHERMANCredential: MD
Location Address232 EAST 30TH STNew York, NY 10016
Mailing Address316 E 30th St Fl 2New York, NY 10016-8366 · (212) 614-0039 · Fax (212) 253-9631
Phone(212) 889-5544
Fax(212) 481-1089
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2011
✔ NPI 1578587283 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 159513
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
232 EAST 30TH ST, New York, NY 10016
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINA61248NY
Medicare PIN21E361NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alex Sherman Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8022006493
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040504001051
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 11

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.

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.
452 services265 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.
226 services162 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.
121 services99 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
106 services102 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
61 services61 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
61 services61 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lenox Hill Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330119
Location100 East 77th StreetNew York, NY 10021 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10016 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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
33%265 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
24%322 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
80%504 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
80%46 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%1,810 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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%2,842 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%650 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.
86%1,250 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
42%396 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
18%525 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
82%1,250 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…
83%1,250 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 1% · 396 patients
4%396 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
22%1,250 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 2

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

HILLEL TOBIAS MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
232 EAST 30TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 889-7880
SCOTT WEBER MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
232 EAST 30TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 889-5544

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 Alex Sherman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Sherman is 1578587283. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2006.

Where is Alex Sherman located?

Alex Sherman practices at 232 East 30th St, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 889-5544.

What is Alex Sherman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Alex Sherman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Sherman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Is Alex Sherman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Sherman is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Sherman was last updated on January 24, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.