Quick answers
- Does Alexander C. Kagen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexander C. Kagen 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 Alexander C. Kagen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 497 Original Medicare patients and 6,564 services for Alexander C. Kagen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alexander C. Kagen's NPI number?
- 1518174978. 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 Alexander C. Kagen, 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 | 497 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,564 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)5,379 services
- Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)209 services
- Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (72197)152 services
- Injection, gadoxetate disodium, 1 ml (A9581)120 services
- Mri scan of abdomen without contrast (74181)26 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes38%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)35%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Alexander C. Kagen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexander C. Kagen 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.
- Mount Sinai Beth IsraelNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · closed, according to its website · CCN 330169
- Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330024
- Mount Sinai WestNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330046
Practice locations
Addresses where Alexander C. Kagen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1176 5th AveNew York, NY 10029 (212) 241‑8395
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alexander C. Kagen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fpa Hospital Based425 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fpa Hospital Based
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 | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518174978 |
| 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