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Hematology/Oncology

Stephen J. Firshein, MD

Works at hospitals in Hartford, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Stephen J. Firshein, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 100 Simsbury Rd, Avon, CT 06001. Phone: (860) 258-3480. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Stephen J. Firshein had 513 Original Medicare patients and 161,362 services. NPI 1467557694. 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: Hematologist-oncologist (Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology)
  • Address: 100 Simsbury Rd, Avon, CT 06001 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (860) 258‑3480
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Hartford Hospital
  • Group practice: Starling Physicians, PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of Michigan Medical School · graduated 1972 (54 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen J. Firshein, 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 Stephen J. Firshein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen J. Firshein 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 Stephen J. Firshein see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 513 Original Medicare patients and 161,362 services for Stephen J. Firshein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Stephen J. Firshein's NPI number?
1467557694. 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 Stephen J. Firshein, 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 patients513
Services billed to Medicare161,362
Different services or procedures110
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (J1439)38,250 services
  2. Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (J0885)11,840 services
  3. Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid), non-lyophilized, (e.g., liquid), 500 mg (J1569)11,060 services
  4. Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)7,980 services
  5. Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (Q5106)7,135 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Chronic kidney disease40%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Diabetes32%

Hospitals where Stephen J. Firshein works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen J. Firshein 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.

  • Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen J. Firshein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stephen J. Firshein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Starling Physicians, PLLC283 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Connecticut

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Starling Physicians, PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year1972 (54 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467557694
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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