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Geriatric Psychiatry

Anton P. Porsteinsson, MD

Works at hospitals in Rochester, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Anton P. Porsteinsson, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. Phone: (585) 275-2100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Anton P. Porsteinsson had 17 Original Medicare patients and 21 services. NPI 1740225028. 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: Geriatric psychiatrist (Medicare lists Geriatric Psychiatry)
  • Address: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 · Directions
  • Phone: (585) 275‑2100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Strong Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: University of Rochester
  • Medical school: graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Anton P. Porsteinsson, 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 Anton P. Porsteinsson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anton P. Porsteinsson 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 Anton P. Porsteinsson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 21 services for Anton P. Porsteinsson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Anton P. Porsteinsson's NPI number?
1740225028. 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 Anton P. Porsteinsson, 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 patients17
Services billed to Medicare21
Different services or procedures2
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients80

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)19 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).

  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia65%

Hospitals where Anton P. Porsteinsson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anton P. Porsteinsson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Anton P. Porsteinsson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Anton P. Porsteinsson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Rochester973 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other geriatric psychiatrists in New York

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

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Other clinicians in University of Rochester

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740225028
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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