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Anesthesiology

Ervant V. Nishanian, MD

Works at hospitals in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Ervant V. Nishanian, MD is an anesthesiologist at 161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032. Phone: (212) 305-8559. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ervant V. Nishanian had 152 Original Medicare patients and 365 services. NPI 1184659419. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (212) 305‑8559
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Group practice: Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
  • Medical school: Boston University School Of Medicine · graduated 1993 (33 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ervant V. Nishanian, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ervant V. Nishanian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ervant V. Nishanian 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 Ervant V. Nishanian see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 365 services for Ervant V. Nishanian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ervant V. Nishanian's NPI number?
1184659419. 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 Ervant V. Nishanian, 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 patients152
Services billed to Medicare365
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)50 services
  2. Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)32 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)32 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (93320)31 services
  5. Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)27 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease70%
  • Heart failure65%
  • Atrial fibrillation61%
  • Arthritis58%

Hospitals where Ervant V. Nishanian works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ervant V. Nishanian 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ervant V. Nishanian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ervant V. Nishanian as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York2,296 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBoston University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184659419
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians