2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1699817163 MD
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HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD

Psychiatry Physician in GREAT NECK, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
208
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$184.36
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD filed 208 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in GREAT NECK, New York, prescribing 94% generic.

208
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$184.36
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

208 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/13/2007

NPI 1699817163

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

208 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in New York

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Psychiatry Physician share within New York

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 91 BAYVIEW AVE, GREAT NECK, NY, 11021, with a listed phone of (516) 829-4158. NPI 1699817163 was issued on 02/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERMELSTEIN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 208 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

91 BAYVIEW AVE
GREAT NECK, NY 11021

Provider Details

NPI 1699817163
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/13/2007

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$184

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD. To verify HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 208 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

208
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
290
Total Day Supply
8,585
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Escitalopram Oxalate
27
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
21
Risperidone
18
Paroxetine Hcl
14
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
14
Alprazolam
13
Guanfacine Hcl Er
Guanfacine Hcl
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's 208 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MERMELSTEIN.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's specialty?
HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in GREAT NECK, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD wrote 208 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD located?
HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD is located at 91 BAYVIEW AVE, GREAT NECK, NY, 11021. Phone: (516) 829-4158.
What is HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's NPI number?
HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699817163, issued on 02/13/2007.
Does HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Bupropion Xl, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD accept Medicare?
HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 208 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's credentials?
HINDI MERMELSTEIN, MD's NPI is 1699817163 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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