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Rheumatology

Robert G. Fafalak, MD

Works at hospitals in New York, NY · Stony Brook, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Robert G. Fafalak, MD is a rheumatologist at 36 W 9th St, 1st Fl, New York, NY 10011. Phone: (917) 414-4151. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Robert G. Fafalak had 418 Original Medicare patients and 15,954 services. NPI 1982683041. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert G. Fafalak, 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 Robert G. Fafalak accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert G. Fafalak 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 Robert G. Fafalak see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 418 Original Medicare patients and 15,954 services for Robert G. Fafalak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Robert G. Fafalak's NPI number?
1982683041. 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 Robert G. Fafalak, 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 patients418
Services billed to Medicare15,954
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)8,920 services
  2. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)1,597 services
  3. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,380 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,026 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)996 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis60%
  • High blood pressure59%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Depression18%

Hospitals where Robert G. Fafalak works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert G. Fafalak 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 Robert G. Fafalak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982683041
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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