Alexandra Fingesten, MD

Specialist

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(212) 889-4360New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Alexandra Fingesten, MD has been part of the New York medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 1993, she brings 33+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 183 Specialist providers in NYSee all Specialist in New York33+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4683dNPPES updated 2013-07-09 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

145 E 32nd St Fl 6, New York, NY 10016-6055

Fax: (212) 889-4512
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.72%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)

1.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.6%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

327

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

363

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,524

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $892k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+15%)33%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.8k received from industry

98 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alexandra Fingesten's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1993

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1993)

Virtual Specialist Care With Alexandra Fingesten

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Alexandra Fingesten for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New York required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alexandra Fingesten

Dr. Fingesten is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 889-4360.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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