Gary H. Rusk, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Gary H. Rusk is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New York, NY with over 57 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Gary H. Rusk, M.D. in person in New York or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1969 and has 57+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6898dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1440 York Ave Suite P-7, New York, NY 10021-2577
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.4%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.6 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
67
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
663
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
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, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$409 received from industry
5 transactions 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 Gary H. Rusk's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1969
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
57 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1969)
Mailing address
1440 York Ave Suite P-7, New York, NY 10021
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Gary H. Rusk
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gary H. Rusk for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Gary H. Rusk
Dr. Rusk 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) 734-1489.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gary H. Rusk
Practice Location
1440 York Ave Suite P-7, New York, NY 10021-2577
Mailing Address
1440 York Ave Suite P-7, New York, NY 10021
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