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Orthopedic Surgery

Ira H. Kirschenbaum, MD

Works at hospitals in Bronx, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Ira H. Kirschenbaum, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457. Phone: (718) 992-7669. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ira H. Kirschenbaum had 55 Original Medicare patients and 75 services. NPI 1396723482. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (718) 992‑7669
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Bronxcare Hospital Center
  • Group practice: Bronxcare Health System
  • Medical school: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ira H. Kirschenbaum, 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 Ira H. Kirschenbaum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ira H. Kirschenbaum 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 Ira H. Kirschenbaum see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 75 services for Ira H. Kirschenbaum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ira H. Kirschenbaum's NPI number?
1396723482. 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 Ira H. Kirschenbaum, 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 patients55
Services billed to Medicare75
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)47 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)13 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol55%
  • Diabetes47%
  • Depression29%
  • Heart failure25%

Hospitals where Ira H. Kirschenbaum works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ira H. Kirschenbaum 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 Ira H. Kirschenbaum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ira H. Kirschenbaum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bronxcare Health System341 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Bronx

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

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Other clinicians in Bronxcare Health System

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396723482
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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