Quick answers
- Does Ferne R. Lavine accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ferne R. Lavine accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ferne R. Lavine see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 232 Original Medicare patients and 654 services for Ferne R. Lavine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ferne R. Lavine's NPI number?
- 1043319155. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ferne R. Lavine, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 232 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 654 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)202 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)114 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)108 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)26 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes47%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Ferne R. Lavine works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ferne R. Lavine at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- JFK University Medical CenterEdison, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310108
Practice locations
Addresses where Ferne R. Lavine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2124 Oak Tree RdEdison, NJ 08820 (732) 205‑1311
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ferne R. Lavine as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ear, Nose and Throat Group of Central New Jersey2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Edison
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edison, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043319155 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians