Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Gastroenterology

Aaron Walfish, MD

Works at hospitals in Elmhurst, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Aaron Walfish, MD is a gastroenterologist at 7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Phone: (718) 334-4952. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Aaron Walfish had 58 Original Medicare patients and 86 services. NPI 1982659181. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373 · Directions
  • Phone: (718) 334‑4952
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Elmhurst Hospital Center
  • Group practice: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Medical school: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Aaron Walfish, 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.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

Does Aaron Walfish accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aaron Walfish 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 Aaron Walfish see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 58 Original Medicare patients and 86 services for Aaron Walfish. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Aaron Walfish's NPI number?
1982659181. 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 Aaron Walfish, 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 patients58
Services billed to Medicare86
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)17 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)17 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)11 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 cholesterol71%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Heart failure24%

Hospitals where Aaron Walfish works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aaron Walfish 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.

  • Elmhurst Hospital CenterElmhurst, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330128

Practice locations

Addresses where Aaron Walfish is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Aaron Walfish as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai316 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in New York →

Other gastroenterologists in Elmhurst

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elmhurst, NY — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Elmhurst →

Other clinicians in Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982659181
CorrectionsReport 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

  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