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DR. LEE GERSON M.D.
NPI 1801144332
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Bronx, NY

Active since August 15, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF, BRONX, NY 10451(718) 579-5900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2024, Aug 10, 2023, Jul 27, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Lee Gerson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LEE GERSON M.D. (NPI 1801144332) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Bronx, New York, licensed in New York (308376) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth, and maintains a secondary practice location in Atlanta.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801144332
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEE GERSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address234 E 149TH ST DEPT OFBronx, NY 10451-5589
Mailing Address234 E 149th St Dept OfBronx, NY 10451-5589 · (718) 579-5900
Phone(718) 579-5900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1801144332 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 308376✔ Licensed in IL · 036.147036✔ Licensed in GA · 99531
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 25MA09974600 (NJ)
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF, Bronx, NY 10451
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1960 Johnson Fy Rd NE Ste 100Atlanta, GA 30342-1601 · Phone (404) 252-9063

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lee Gerson M.d. 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 ID5395031009
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240515002223
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Northside Hospital Forsyth

Acute Care Hospitals · Cumming, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110005
Location1200 Northside Forsyth DriveCumming, GA 30041 · Forsyth County
Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital Cherokee

Acute Care Hospitals · Canton, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110008
Location450 Northside Cherokee BoulevardCanton, GA 30115 · Cherokee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital Gwinnett

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrenceville, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110087
Location1000 Medical Center BoulevardLawrenceville, GA 30046 · Gwinnett County
Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110161
Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10451 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
$203.53 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $50.88 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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.

NANA AMA DAPAA AMANKWA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF
BRONX, NY 10451
Bronx County (718) 579-5000
RUTH CORAZON LLERENA BENITES MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF
BRONX, NY 10451
Bronx County (718) 579-5000
SAEDA GHARAIBEH MD
Internal Medicine
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF
BRONX, NY 10451
Bronx County (718) 579-4739
ERIKA TVEDTEN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF
BRONX, NY 10451
Bronx County (718) 579-5000
DR. FRANTZ REMI ATWELL MD
Emergency Medicine
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF
BRONX, NY 10451
Bronx County (718) 579-6010
DEJIAN HUANG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF
BRONX, NY 10451
Bronx County (718) 579-4739
DR. GRAEME BENZIE MD
Internal Medicine
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF
BRONX, NY 10451
Bronx County (604) 992-7892
DR. SADAF BATOOL RIZVI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST DEPT OF
BRONX, NY 10451
Bronx County (437) 992-2885

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 Lee Gerson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Gerson is 1801144332. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2012.

Where is Lee Gerson located?

Lee Gerson practices at 234 E 149th St Dept Of, Bronx, NY 10451. The listed phone number is (718) 579-5900.

What is Lee Gerson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Lee Gerson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lee Gerson 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.

What insurance does Lee Gerson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Lee Gerson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lee Gerson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lee Gerson is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Northside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Gerson was last updated on April 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.