Quick answers
- Does Carlos F. Silva accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos F. Silva 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 Carlos F. Silva see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 395 Original Medicare patients and 3,953 services for Carlos F. Silva. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos F. Silva's NPI number?
- 1336213693. 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 Carlos F. Silva, 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 | 395 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,953 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 85 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)957 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)756 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)495 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)249 services
- Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (97597)169 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes50%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia37%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos F. Silva is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6357 108th StForest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 896‑6369
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos F. Silva as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cur Alta Medical NY PLLC36 clinicians in the group
- Hudson Valley Foot Associates LLP12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Forest Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hills, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cur Alta Medical NY PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336213693 |
| 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
- 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