Quick answers
- Does Derek R. Brinster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek R. Brinster 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 Derek R. Brinster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 294 Original Medicare patients and 469 services for Derek R. Brinster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Derek R. Brinster's NPI number?
- 1881628444. 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 Derek R. Brinster, 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 | 294 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 469 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)88 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)77 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)64 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)29 services
- Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine (33405)20 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%
- Ischemic heart disease64%
- Arthritis47%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
- Heart failure36%
Hospitals where Derek R. Brinster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Derek R. Brinster 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.
- Lenox Hill HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330119
- North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330106
- Northern Westchester HospitalMount Kisco, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330162
- Plainview HospitalPlainview, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330331
Practice locations
Addresses where Derek R. Brinster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 E 77th StNew York, NY 10075 (212) 434‑2140
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Derek R. Brinster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881628444 |
| 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