DR. ROCK GERARD POSITANO PODIATRIST
NPI 1669552154
Podiatrist in New York, NY

Active since October 17, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 18, 2027
519 EAST 72ND STREET, SUITE 203A, NEW YORK, NY 10021(212) 606-1858(212) 774-2687 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Rock Gerard Positano Podiatrist NPPES

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

DR. ROCK GERARD POSITANO PODIATRIST (NPI 1669552154) is an individual podiatrist in New York, New York, licensed in New York (NOO4482-1) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 18, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669552154
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROCK GERARD POSITANOCredential: PODIATRIST
Location Address519 EAST 72ND STREET, SUITE 203ANew York, NY 10021-4028
Mailing Address519 East 72nd Street, Suite 203aNew York, NY 10021-4028 · (212) 606-1858 · Fax (212) 774-2687
Fax(212) 774-2687
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 2012
NPI 1669552154 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
License Licensed in NY · NOO4482-1
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
519 EAST 72ND STREET, New York, NY 10021

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINT71193NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Rock Gerard Positano Podiatrist has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 18, 2013 through January 18, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 18, 2013
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 18, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 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.
97 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital For Special Surgery

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330270
Location535 East 70th StreetNew York, NY 10021 · New York County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10021 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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

Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
519 EAST 72ND STREET, SUITE 203A
NEW YORK, NY 10021

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 Rock Positano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rock Positano is 1669552154. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Rock Positano located?

Rock Positano practices at 519 East 72nd Street Suite 203A, New York, NY 10021. The listed phone number is (212) 606-1858.

What is Rock Positano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Rock Positano enrolled in Medicare?

No. Rock Positano has opted out of Medicare through January 18, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Is Rock Positano affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rock Positano is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rock Positano was last updated on July 27, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.