Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mercedes Behar, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New York, NY
- NPI 1124670757
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
506 Lenox Ave
New York, NY 100371802
(212) 939-1000 - Additional location
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4 Fuller St
Alexandria Bay, NY 136071316
(315) 482-2511 - Mailing address
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1110 Sw 103Rd CT
Miami, FL 331742746
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2019 — 7 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 24, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #318721
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124670757. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
441
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$39,208
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 345 | 104 | $80 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 54 | 53 | $116 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 42 | 42 | $129 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 559 peers in New York Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
79
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$14,592
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $8,610 |
| Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $5,674 |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride (Pramipexole di-Hcl) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $144 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 12 | 12 | $84 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $80 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mercedes Behar's medical specialty?
Dr. Mercedes Behar practices Internal Medicine Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Mercedes Behar practice?
Dr. Mercedes Behar practices at 506 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 100371802. Office phone: 2129391000.
What is Dr. Mercedes Behar's NPI?
Dr. Mercedes Behar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124670757, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mercedes Behar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mercedes Behar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mercedes Behar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.