TRUE NORTH MEDICAL GROUP PC
NPI 1659883486
Orthopaedic Surgery in Merrick, NY

Active since November 02, 2017CLIA 33D1098308 · Waiver
1728 SUNRISE HWY, MERRICK, NY 11566(516) 992-4700(516) 992-4707 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2022, Jul 25, 2022, Jul 8, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About True North Medical Group Pc NPPES

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

TRUE NORTH MEDICAL GROUP PC (NPI 1659883486), doing business as North Shore-lij Cardiovascular Medicine Pc, is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Merrick, New York and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 26, 2027, maintains 9 additional practice locations, and lists Michele L Cusack, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659883486
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameTRUE NORTH MEDICAL GROUP PC
Location Address1728 SUNRISE HWYMerrick, NY 11566-3745
Mailing Address972 Brush Hollow Rd Fl 5Westbury, NY 11590-1740 · (516) 876-6065 · Fax (516) 876-5572
Fax(516) 992-4707
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichele L CusackCfo · (516) 321-6058
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20227 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2022
✔ NPI 1659883486 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 13

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 207XX0004X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X
Also ListedPain Medicine · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0000X
Also ListedPhysical TherapistTaxonomy 225100000X
Also ListedOccupational TherapistTaxonomy 225X00000X
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
1728 SUNRISE HWY, Merrick, NY 11566

Other Names 2

Former Legal Business NameNorth Shore-lij Cardiovascular Medicine Pc
Doing Business AsOrlin & Cohen Medical Specialists Group

Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 1444 Merrick RdLynbrook, NY 11563-2460 · Phone (516) 536-2800 · Fax (516) 536-3947
Location 2900 Franklin AveValley Stream, NY 11580-2145 · Phone (516) 536-2800 · Fax (516) 612-5505
Location 3123 Maple AveCedarhurst, NY 11516-2240 · Phone (516) 536-2800 · Fax (516) 374-7115
Location 43480 Veterans Memorial HwyBohemia, NY 11716-1068 · Phone (631) 289-0338 · Fax (631) 289-0930
Location 545 Crossways Park Dr WWoodbury, NY 11797-2002 · Phone (516) 422-8080 · Fax (516) 422-8085
Location 6660 BroadwayMassapequa, NY 11758-2391 · Phone (516) 536-2800 · Fax (516) 798-0152
Location 71 Healthy WayOceanside, NY 11572-1551 · Phone (516) 632-3000 · Fax (516) 766-3857
Location 81101 Stewart AveGarden City, NY 11530-4892 · Phone (516) 536-2800 · Fax (516) 838-8595
Location 936 Lincoln Ave Fl 3Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5768 · Phone (516) 536-2800 · Fax (516) 536-0158

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

True North Medical Group Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

179

Medicare enrollment records show 179 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to True North Medical Group PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 51 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 21

Orthopedic Surgery77
Diagnostic Radiology20
Physical Therapist in Private Practice16
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)12
Nurse Practitioner9
Pain Management8
Hand Surgery6
Neurology5
13 other specialties26

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 179
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1144859240
1728 SUNRISE HWY
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 279-3352
✔ PECOSSame address
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1841758448
1728 SUNRISE HWY
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 302-8180
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1952547952
1728 SUNRISE HWY
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 302-8180
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1437304045
360 WASHINGTON AVE
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 378-2000
✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1518486455
70 MAPLE AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-7388
✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 mi
Pain Management
NPI 1659490019
1959 FRONT ST UNIT 310
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 340-0337
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1578628681
1 HEALTHY WAY
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 632-3000
✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1932438942
30 HEMPSTEAD AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-3800
✔ Accepts Medicare4.5 mi
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1023288636
30 HEMPSTEAD AVE SUITE 258
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-3800
✔ Accepts Medicare4.5 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1285633719
36 LINCOLN AVENUE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1457525321
36 LINCOLN AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1760408199
36 LINCOLN AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1558360081
36 LINCOLN AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1639124795
36 LINCOLN AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-2800
✔ PECOS4.6 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1720076995
36 LINCOLN AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-2800
✔ PECOS4.6 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1851390413
36 LINCOLN AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1225520059
36 LINCOLN AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 231-8603
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Pain Management
NPI 1538355433
36 LINCOLN AVE
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 536-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Neurology
NPI 1073575502
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-3107
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1962657387
2920 HEMPSTEAD TPKE
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 735-7778
✔ Accepts Medicare4.8 mi
See all 179 clinicians

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 33D1098308

True North Medical Group PC · Merrick, NY
Active · expires Mar 26, 2027
CLIA Number33D1098308
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 19, 2018
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 26, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Rubina Cocker
Laboratory Phone(516) 416-6220
Laboratory LocationTrue North Medical Group PC1728 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY 11566
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 True North Medical Group PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for True North Medical Group PC is 1659883486. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2017. The provider is doing business as Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialists Group. The provider was formerly known as North Shore-Lij Cardiovascular Medicine PC.

Where is True North Medical Group PC located?

True North Medical Group PC is located at 1728 Sunrise Hwy, Merrick, NY 11566. The listed phone number is (516) 992-4700.

What is True North Medical Group PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is True North Medical Group PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. True North Medical Group PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through True North Medical Group PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 179 clinicians in 21 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to True North Medical Group PC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Orthopedic Surgery (77), Diagnostic Radiology (20) and Physical Therapist in Private Practice (16). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 51 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does True North Medical Group PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 33D1098308) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 26, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for True North Medical Group PC was last updated on December 6, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.