Quick answers
- Does Seymour L. Edelstein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Seymour L. Edelstein 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 Seymour L. Edelstein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 153 services for Seymour L. Edelstein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Seymour L. Edelstein's NPI number?
- 1639162647. 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 Seymour L. Edelstein, 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 153 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)35 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)16 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Diabetes47%
- Arthritis47%
- Anxiety31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Seymour L. Edelstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17660 Union Tpke, Suite 100Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 (718) 408‑6977
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Seymour L. Edelstein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- TJH Medical Services PC219 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Fresh Meadows
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresh Meadows, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in TJH Medical Services PC
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 | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639162647 |
| 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