Quick answers
- Does Gerard J. Furst accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerard J. Furst 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 Gerard J. Furst see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 133 Original Medicare patients and 1,153 services for Gerard J. Furst. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gerard J. Furst's NPI number?
- 1275623456. 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 Gerard J. Furst, 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 | 133 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,153 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)318 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)278 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)97 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)80 services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11043)69 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%
- Diabetes68%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease67%
- Chronic kidney disease62%
Hospitals where Gerard J. Furst works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerard J. Furst 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.
- John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port JeffersonPort Jefferson, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330185
- Suny/Stony Brook University HospitalStony Brook, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330393
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerard J. Furst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5225-53 Route 347, Building 12Port Jefferson Station, NY 11777 (631) 474‑4590
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gerard J. Furst as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- John T Mather Memorial Hospital175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other podiatrists in Port Jefferson Station
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Port Jefferson Station, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in John T Mather Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275623456 |
| 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