Ira Stephen Blaufarb, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Ira Stephen Blaufarb is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ira Stephen Blaufarb, M.D. practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in New York, NY. Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
177 East 87th Street Suite 507, New York, NY 10128
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
973
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
831
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,370
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.36M
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$121 received from industry
4 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 Ira Stephen Blaufarb's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1991)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Ira Stephen Blaufarb
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ira Stephen Blaufarb for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Ira Stephen Blaufarb
NPI records show Dr. Blaufarb as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 828-3200.
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 Ira Stephen Blaufarb
Practice Location
177 East 87th Street Suite 507, New York, NY 10128
Mailing Address
177 East 87th Street Suite 507, New York, NY 10128
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