Jeffrey Farkas, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Jeffrey Farkas, MD has practiced radiology for 35+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2834dNPPES updated 2018-08-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
211 61st St Apt 1, Brooklyn, NY 11220
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
145
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
35
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
141
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $18k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$489 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 Jeffrey Farkas'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
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Taxonomy: 2085R0204X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
43 Westminster Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621-3913
Differs from practice location
Virtual Vascular & Interventional Radiology Care With Jeffrey Farkas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jeffrey Farkas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Brooklyn 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 Jeffrey Farkas
Dr. Farkas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 630-1270.
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 Jeffrey Farkas
Practice Location
211 61st St Apt 1, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mailing Address
43 Westminster Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621-3913
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