Quick answers
- Does Esther Lipstein-Kresch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esther Lipstein-Kresch 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 Esther Lipstein-Kresch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,419 Original Medicare patients and 52,108 services for Esther Lipstein-Kresch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Esther Lipstein-Kresch's NPI number?
- 1386667038. 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 Esther Lipstein-Kresch, 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 | 1,419 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 52,108 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)20,880 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)7,375 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)828 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)627 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)626 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis61%
- Osteoporosis60%
- Anxiety23%
- Diabetes22%
Hospitals where Esther Lipstein-Kresch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Esther Lipstein-Kresch 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.
- North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330106
- St Francis Hospital - The Heart CenterRoslyn, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330182
Practice locations
Addresses where Esther Lipstein-Kresch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3 Delaware Dr, Suite 202New Hyde Park, NY 11042 (516) 622‑6161
- 90 S Bedford RdMount Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 241‑1050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Esther Lipstein-Kresch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optum Medical Care PC1,010 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in New Hyde Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Hyde Park, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optum Medical Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386667038 |
| 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