Fitzgerald Alcindor, MD
Addiction Medicine Preventive Medicine
Fitzgerald Alcindor, MD practices as part of a group addiction medicine preventive medicine specialist practice in Bellmore, NY. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 1991, he brings 35+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1541dNPPES updated 2022-02-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2459 Merrick Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710-5703
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.53/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
817
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
567
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,084
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $24k
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$121 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Fitzgerald Alcindor's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
Board certified · Feb 14, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.
Taxonomy: 2083A0300X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
1345 Rxr Plz, Uniondale, NY 11556-1301
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Fitzgerald Alcindor
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Fitzgerald Alcindor for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bellmore 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 Fitzgerald Alcindor
NPI records show Dr. Alcindor as active with telehealth listed in Bellmore, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 826-2273.
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 Fitzgerald Alcindor
Practice Location
2459 Merrick Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710-5703
Mailing Address
1345 Rxr Plz, Uniondale, NY 11556-1301
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