Robert D Pfeffer, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Robert D Pfeffer is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 726-7400New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 42 years in internal medicine, Robert D Pfeffer, MD is a long-established gastroenterologist in New York. A New York University School of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 626 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in New York42+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6947dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

317 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016-4974

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

282

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

316

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

559

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $85k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Osteoporosis
29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Cancer
21%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Anxiety Disorders
21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    Nyu Grossman School of Medicine

  2. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Robert D Pfeffer

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert D Pfeffer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Robert D Pfeffer

NPI records show Dr. Pfeffer as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 726-7400.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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