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DR. JAY GARSON WATSKY M.D.
NPI 1972500247
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Albany, NY

Active since July 01, 2005PECOS Enrolled
76.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 300, ALBANY, NY 12206(518) 489-4704(518) 489-0512 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Jay Garson Watsky M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAY GARSON WATSKY M.D. (NPI 1972500247) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (196100) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972500247
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAY GARSON WATSKYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1365 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 300Albany, NY 12206-1098
Mailing Address1365 Washington Ave, Ste 300Albany, NY 12206-1098 · (518) 489-4704 · Fax (518) 489-0512
Fax(518) 489-0512
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1972500247 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License Licensed in NY · 196100
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, Albany, NY 12206

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01792465NY

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

Dr. Jay Garson Watsky 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 ID7517870967
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050929000363
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
111 services55 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
58 services53 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Syracuse, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number330241
Location750 East Adams StreetSyracuse, NY 13210 · Onondaga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12206 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

76.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.96
Promoting Interoperability74
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.04

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

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

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers30 claims353 services$17.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers31 claims915 services$2.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for adjunctive continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service A4238
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers58 claims58 services$172.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
39 suppliers122 claims498 services$6.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
6 suppliers17 claims17 services$2.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
19 suppliers38 claims91 services$1.12 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 20

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

Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 300
ALBANY, NY 12206
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 300
ALBANY, NY 12206
Physician Assistant
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 300
ALBANY, NY 12206
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 201
ALBANY, NY 12206
Physical Therapist
1365 WASHINGTON AVE
ALBANY, NY 12206
Physician Assistant
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 300
ALBANY, NY 12206
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 201
ALBANY, NY 12206
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1365 WASHINGTON AVE
ALBANY, NY 12206

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 Jay Watsky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jay Watsky is 1972500247. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2005.

Where is Jay Watsky located?

Jay Watsky practices at 1365 Washington Ave Ste 300, Albany, NY 12206. The listed phone number is (518) 489-4704.

What is Jay Watsky's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Jay Watsky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jay Watsky 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 Jay Watsky affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jay Watsky is affiliated with University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jay Watsky was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.