Quick answers
- Does Ward F. Cunningham-Rundles accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ward F. Cunningham-Rundles may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ward F. Cunningham-Rundles see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 2,481 services for Ward F. Cunningham-Rundles. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ward F. Cunningham-Rundles's NPI number?
- 1518989516. 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 Ward F. Cunningham-Rundles, 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 | 169 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,481 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,184 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)577 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)258 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)166 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)103 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%
- Arthritis71%
- High blood pressure68%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Anxiety48%
- Osteoporosis34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ward F. Cunningham-Rundles is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 242 E 72nd St, Suite 1aNew York, NY 10021 (212) 737‑8973
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1971 (55 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518989516 |
| 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
- 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