JOSHUA KERSTEIN MD
NPI 1689632523
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Brooklyn, NY

Active since May 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.49/100
CMS Quality Rating
4802 TENTH AVE, ATTN: CARDIOLOGY, BROOKLYN, NY 11219(718) 283-8614(718) 283-8956 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Joshua Kerstein Md NPPES

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

JOSHUA KERSTEIN MD (NPI 1689632523) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (185949-1) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689632523
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA KERSTEINCredential: MD
Location Address4802 TENTH AVE, ATTN: CARDIOLOGYBrooklyn, NY 11219-2916
Mailing Address4802 Tenth Ave, Attn: CardiologyBrooklyn, NY 11219-2916 · (718) 283-8614 · Fax (718) 283-8956
Fax(718) 283-8956
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2010
NPI 1689632523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Licenses Licensed in NY · 185949-1 Licensed in NY · 1859491
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
4802 TENTH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF97354
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified26M851Empire Bc (state)
Medicaid01560109NY

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

Joshua Kerstein 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 ID345425732
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110428000625
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 13

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 moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
1,439 services360 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
492 services372 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
454 services314 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
317 services282 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
313 services281 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
201 services150 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Maimonides Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330194
Location4802 Tenth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11219 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11219 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
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

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.

93.49/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality72.62
Promoting Interoperability90.58
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
39%1,132 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
88%485 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
92%2,529 patients3/55-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.
92%266 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
42%89 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…
92%451 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
100%94 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
73%2,774 patients3/55-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.
100%488 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
98%1,220 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
100%1,202 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
90%488 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…
12%488 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$67.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type K0606
DME-Other DME · category DE013N
1 supplier31 claims31 services$2,334.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Emergency Medicine
4802 TENTH AVE, DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, MAIMONIDES MEDICAL
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4802 TENTH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4802 TENTH AVE, MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Physician Assistant
4802 TENTH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Nurse Practitioner
4802 TENTH AVE, ATTN CARDIOLOGY
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4802 TENTH AVE, MAIMONIDES MED CTR DEPT OF MEDICINE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Dentist
4802 TENTH AVE, MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Radiology (Body Imaging)
4802 TENTH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219

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 Joshua Kerstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Kerstein is 1689632523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2006.

Where is Joshua Kerstein located?

Joshua Kerstein practices at 4802 Tenth Ave Attn: Cardiology, Brooklyn, NY 11219. The listed phone number is (718) 283-8614.

What is Joshua Kerstein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Joshua Kerstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Kerstein 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 Joshua Kerstein affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Kerstein is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Kerstein was last updated on December 17, 2010. 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.