Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cherif El Younis, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Brooklyn, NY

  • NPI 1417941618
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Brookdale Plz
Brooklyn, NY 112123139
(718) 240-6025
fax (718) 240-6468

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #186211-1
Medicaid
NY #01613978

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417941618. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
434
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$42,566
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 136 82 $103
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 129 52 $58
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 43 41 $98
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 28 28 $228
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 24 $76
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 23 21 $139
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 17 17 $148
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 17 15 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 15 $112

In context: peer comparison

Among 44 peers in Brooklyn Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 119. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$38
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $37.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$38

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
737
Patients
490
Total drug cost
$40,250
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 229 208 $3,740
Famotidine Generic 158 72 $1,485
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 148 80 $1,099
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 65 61 $914
Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 34 30 $559
Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide) Brand 19 0 $28,403
Omeprazole Generic 17 13 $184
Hydrocortisone Generic 16 0 $435
Mesalamine ER (Mesalamine) Brand 14 0 $2,076
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 14 14 $991

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cherif El Younis's medical specialty?
Dr. Cherif El Younis practices Gastroenterology Physician in Brooklyn, NY.
Where does Dr. Cherif El Younis practice?
Dr. Cherif El Younis practices at 1 Brookdale Plz, Brooklyn, NY 112123139. Office phone: 7182406025.
What is Dr. Cherif El Younis's NPI?
Dr. Cherif El Younis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417941618, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cherif El Younis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cherif El Younis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cherif El Younis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.