Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Ekstein, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Fair Lawn, NJ

  • NPI 1689930141
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
17-17 Route 208
Fair Lawn, NJ 074102820
(201) 345-7557
fax (551) 355-5086
Additional location
102 W 85Th St, Apt 5F
New York, NY 100244405
(216) 403-5142
Mailing address
1 Diamond Hill RD
Berkeley Heights, NJ 079222104

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 16, 2026
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Jersey #25MA10954400 · New York #272010

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689930141. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
457
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$36,987
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 162 102 $100
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 111 111 $124
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 64 56 $40
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 47 27 $7
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 25 16 $48
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 18 14 $66
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 17 12 $44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 13 12 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$107
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Orthofix Medical, Inc. 2 $47.99
Seapearl East, Inc 1 $42.34
Endo USA, Inc. 1 $16.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$107

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
95
Patients
39
Total drug cost
$718
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 79 39 $336
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 16 0 $381

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Ekstein's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Ekstein practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Fair Lawn, NJ.
Where does Dr. Charles Ekstein practice?
Dr. Charles Ekstein practices at 17-17 Route 208, Fair Lawn, NJ 074102820. Office phone: 2013457557.
What is Dr. Charles Ekstein's NPI?
Dr. Charles Ekstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689930141, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Ekstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Ekstein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Ekstein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.