Chris Demetriou, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Chris Demetriou is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Garden City, NY with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Chris Demetriou, M.D. runs an independent gastroenterologist practice in Garden City, NY. He graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 385dNPPES updated 2025-05-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
623 Stewart Ave Ste 106, Garden City, NY 11530-4771
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202367.27/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.43%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
1.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
363
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
245
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
842
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $579k
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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
101 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 Chris Demetriou's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Board certified · May 3, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Chris Demetriou
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chris Demetriou for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Garden City 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 Chris Demetriou
Dr. Demetriou is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Garden City, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 650-3355.
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 Chris Demetriou
Practice Location
623 Stewart Ave Ste 106, Garden City, NY 11530-4771
Mailing Address
623 Stewart Ave Ste 106, Garden City, NY 11530-4771
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