Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Harold L. Lipsky

MD · Gastroenterology · State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
2000 N VILLAGE AVE
SUITE 411
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 38+ Years Practicing
1.3K
Medicare Patients / yr
14
Procedures Billed
38
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for New York, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Lipsky is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 11570, NY — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Lipsky Does

Dr. Lipsky served 1,290 Medicare patients across 1,470 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 132% above the average Gastroenterology in New York (555 patients across 1,203 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)244151
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)242204
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)241196
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203)166166
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)111111

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Lipsky billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Lipsky is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Mercy Medical Center

Rockville Centre, NY
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Mount Sinai South Nassau

Oceanside, NY
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Lipsky practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Lipsky offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2000 N VILLAGE AVE, SUITE 411, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 593-4451

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

49 min

Average commute time in this zip · 57% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

99.9687

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 11570, NY

If Dr. Lipsky isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 11570, NY:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Charnjit SinghGastroenterology1.0K<1 mi
Davinder P. SinghGastroenterology210<1 mi
Sami A. AlmaskeenGastroenterology1.5K<1 mi
Sonya S. VentourGastroenterology356<1 mi
Daniel C. MausnerGastroenterology517<1 mi
Kasim KazbayGastroenterology410<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Lipsky takes three steps:

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Harold L. Lipsky: Common Questions

Does Dr. Lipsky accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Lipsky is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Lipsky depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 11570, NY →
Where is Dr. Lipsky's office?
Dr. Lipsky practices at 2000 N VILLAGE AVE, SUITE 411, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Phone: (516) 593-4451.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Lipsky accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (516) 593-4451 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 11570, NY to see available options.
Does Dr. Lipsky offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Lipsky is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Lipsky?
Dr. Lipsky graduated in 1988 and has been practicing for approximately 38 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Lipsky treated 1,290 Medicare patients across 14 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Lipsky is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (516) 593-4451 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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