Quick answers
- Does Russell A. Weg accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell A. Weg 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 Russell A. Weg see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 635 Original Medicare patients and 10,420 services for Russell A. Weg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell A. Weg's NPI number?
- 1679992036. 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 Russell A. Weg, 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 | 635 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,420 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)862 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)767 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)761 services
- Liver function blood test panel (80076)760 services
- Magnesium level (83735)759 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%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes24%
- Osteoporosis21%
Hospitals where Russell A. Weg works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell A. Weg 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.
- New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330101
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell A. Weg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7136 110th St, 1gForest Hills, NY 11375
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Gastroenterologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Forest Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hills, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679992036 |
| 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