ROBERT L WIGHTON MD
NPI 1700979887
Emergency Medicine in Forest Hills, NY

Active since October 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
10201 66TH RD, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375(800) 376-5566 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Robert L Wighton Md NPPES

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

ROBERT L WIGHTON MD (NPI 1700979887) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Forest Hills, New York, licensed in New York (170716-1) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700979887
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT L WIGHTONCredential: MD
Location Address10201 66TH RDForest Hills, NY 11375-2029
Mailing AddressPo Box 30230Hartford, CT 06150-0230 · (800) 376-5566
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1700979887 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in NY · 170716-1
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
10201 66TH RD, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid01055063NY
Medicare UPINE44701NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified35F561NY

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

Robert L Wighton 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 ID3971504630
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070123000369
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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
431 services424 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
50 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Shore University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Manhasset, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330106
Location300 Community DriveManhasset, NY 11030 · Nassau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11375 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
$104.17 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$116.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $29.24 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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.

91.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.92
Promoting Interoperability91.67
Improvement Activities40

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10201 66TH RD
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Specialist
10201 66TH RD
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
10201 66TH RD
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
10201 66TH RD
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Emergency Medicine
10201 66TH RD, MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10201 66TH RD
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10201 66TH RD
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
10201 66TH RD, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375

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 Robert Wighton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Wighton is 1700979887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.

Where is Robert Wighton located?

Robert Wighton practices at 10201 66th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The listed phone number is (800) 376-5566.

What is Robert Wighton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Robert Wighton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Wighton 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 Robert Wighton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Wighton is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Wighton was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.