Irwin Ingwer, M.D
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Irwin Ingwer is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Plainview, NY with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Patients across NY can see Irwin Ingwer, M.D in person in Plainview or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University graduate since 1970, he brings 56+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.15/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 22% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
789 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803-4907
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202384.15/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.77%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
0.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
354
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
346
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,725
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $180k
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$200 received from industry
9 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 Irwin Ingwer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1970
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1970)
Mailing address
4277 Hempstead Tpke Suite 209, Bethpage, NY 11714-5709
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Irwin Ingwer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Irwin Ingwer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Plainview 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 Irwin Ingwer
Dr. Ingwer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plainview, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 433-3600.
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 Irwin Ingwer
Practice Location
789 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803-4907
Mailing Address
4277 Hempstead Tpke Suite 209, Bethpage, NY 11714-5709
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