Quick answers
- Does Carol A. Sotsky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carol A. Sotsky 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 Carol A. Sotsky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 556 Original Medicare patients and 1,219 services for Carol A. Sotsky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carol A. Sotsky's NPI number?
- 1710966064. 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 Carol A. Sotsky, 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 | 556 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,219 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)503 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)181 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)166 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)154 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)121 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Heart failure47%
- Diabetes45%
Hospitals where Carol A. Sotsky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carol A. Sotsky 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.
- Valley HospitalParamus, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310012
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol A. Sotsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 947 Linwood Ave, Suite 2eRidgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 447‑6468
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carol A. Sotsky as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ridgewood Infectious Disease Associates, PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
Other infectious disease doctors in Ridgewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ridgewood, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ridgewood Infectious Disease Associates, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710966064 |
| 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