Physician Profile

Joshua Kerstein, MD

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About Dr. Kerstein

Joshua Kerstein, MD is a healthcare provider in Brooklyn, NY specializing in cardiovascular disease. Joshua trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Joshua provided 3,537 services to 2,034 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more.

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Specialty

Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)
Cardiovascular Disease (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

NY license1859491
NY license185949-1
NPI1689632523
NPI issued05/02/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Kerstein's specialty?

Dr. Kerstein is a cardiologist in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Kerstein?

Dr. Kerstein is listed at 4802 Tenth Ave Attn: Cardiology, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Kerstein?

The number on file is (718) 283-8614. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Kerstein?

Dr. Kerstein's National Provider Identifier is 1689632523. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Kerstein's medical education?

Dr. Kerstein attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Kerstein have?

Dr. Kerstein has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Kerstein known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kerstein provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Kerstein's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kerstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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