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Radiation Oncology

Richard L. Bakst, MD

Works at hospitals in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Richard L. Bakst, MD is a radiation oncologist at 1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029. Phone: (212) 241-6500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard L. Bakst had 186 Original Medicare patients and 1,260 services. NPI 1528226339. 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: Radiation oncologist (Medicare lists Radiation Oncology)
  • Address: 1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (212) 241‑6500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Group practice: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (+1 more)
  • Medical school: New York University School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard L. Bakst, 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 Richard L. Bakst accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Bakst 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 Richard L. Bakst see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 186 Original Medicare patients and 1,260 services for Richard L. Bakst. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard L. Bakst's NPI number?
1528226339. 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 Richard L. Bakst, 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 patients186
Services billed to Medicare1,260
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy (G6002)384 services
  2. Intermediate proton beam radiation treatment (77523)127 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)90 services
  4. Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)83 services
  5. Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)78 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 cholesterol73%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)43%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Diabetes26%

Hospitals where Richard L. Bakst works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Bakst 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 HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330024

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard L. Bakst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Bakst as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai2,843 clinicians in the group
  • The New York Proton Center46 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiation oncologists in New York

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

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Other clinicians in Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528226339
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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