Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Edgar Gerstein, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Plainview, NY
- NPI 1740391580
- Accepts Medicare
- 56 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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8 Presidential Dr E
Plainview, NY 118034044
(516) 681-4347
fax (516) 827-5301
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1970 — 56 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #140908
- Medicaid
- NY #01070768
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740391580. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
535
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$34,162
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 268 | 24 | $41 | |
90836 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes | 267 | 24 | $87 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Plainview Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 727. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
227
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,426
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | Generic | 68 | 0 | $281 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 36 | 0 | $223 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 35 | 0 | $248 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 23 | 0 | $74 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 15 | 0 | $280 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $103 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 13 | 0 | $46 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate ER (Quetiapine Fumarate) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $155 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $16 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Edgar Gerstein's medical specialty?
Dr. Edgar Gerstein practices Psychiatry Physician in Plainview, NY.
Where does Dr. Edgar Gerstein practice?
Dr. Edgar Gerstein practices at 8 Presidential Dr E, Plainview, NY 118034044. Office phone: 5166814347.
What is Dr. Edgar Gerstein's NPI?
Dr. Edgar Gerstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740391580, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edgar Gerstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edgar Gerstein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edgar Gerstein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90836). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.