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Diagnostic Radiology

Rebecca S. Wax, MD

Works at hospitals in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Rebecca S. Wax, MD is a radiologist at 170 William St, Lower Manhattan Hospital, New York, NY 10038. Phone: (212) 312-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rebecca S. Wax had 414 Original Medicare patients and 6,128 services. NPI 1386148732. 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: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 170 William St, Lower Manhattan Hospital, New York, NY 10038 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (212) 312‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Group practice: Weill Medical College of Cornell (+2 more)
  • Medical school: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center · graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rebecca S. Wax, 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 Rebecca S. Wax accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rebecca S. Wax 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 Rebecca S. Wax see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 414 Original Medicare patients and 6,128 services for Rebecca S. Wax. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rebecca S. Wax's NPI number?
1386148732. 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 Rebecca S. Wax, 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 patients414
Services billed to Medicare6,128
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)3,878 services
  2. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)1,599 services
  3. Injection, gadoxetate disodium, 1 ml (A9581)160 services
  4. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)78 services
  5. Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)39 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Rebecca S. Wax works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rebecca S. Wax 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 Rebecca S. Wax is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rebecca S. Wax as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Weill Medical College of Cornell2,051 clinicians in the group
  • Kings Physician Services PC648 clinicians in the group
  • Weill Cornell Imaging at New York Presbyterian150 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in New York

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

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Other clinicians in Weill Medical College of Cornell

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386148732
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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