Brian Gerhardstein, MD PHD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Brian Gerhardstein is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Edison, NJ with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in psychiatry & neurology, Brian Gerhardstein, MD PHD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Edison. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.8/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1551dNPPES updated 2022-02-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375.8/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better37.1%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
188
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
62
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
232
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $180k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
71 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Brian Gerhardstein's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Brian Gerhardstein
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Gerhardstein for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Edison 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 Brian Gerhardstein
NPI records show Dr. Gerhardstein as active with telehealth listed in Edison, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 321-7010.
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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Contact Brian Gerhardstein
Practice Location
65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820-3903
Mailing Address
65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820-3903
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