Jay Samuel Fenster, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 40 years in internal medicine, Jay Samuel Fenster, MD is a long-established gastroenterologist in Cedarhurst. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 6882dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
657 Central Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516-2320
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202325.78/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-57.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better73.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
602
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
405
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,046
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $298k
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%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ 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%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
72 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 Jay Samuel Fenster's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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 Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
6 Copperbeech Ln, Lawrence, NY 11559-2606
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Jay Samuel Fenster
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jay Samuel Fenster for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cedarhurst 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 Jay Samuel Fenster
NPI records show Dr. Fenster as active with telehealth listed in Cedarhurst, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 374-0670.
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 Jay Samuel Fenster
Practice Location
657 Central Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516-2320
Mailing Address
6 Copperbeech Ln, Lawrence, NY 11559-2606
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