Sheldon Axelrod, MD
NPI 1528140217 · Urology Physician · Katonah, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheldon Axelrod, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Katonah, NY (NPI 1528140217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528140217
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 155914 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,877 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 926 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 508 | $9 |
| Bacterial Colony Count, Urine87086 | 437 | $8 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 208 | $2 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 207 | $124 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 201 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,420 | 410 |
| Finasteride | 658 | 196 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 159 | 123 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 153 | 42 |
| Cefdinir | 116 | 88 |
| Estradiol | 93 | 19 |
| Levofloxacin | 89 | 61 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-20
- Last updated
- 2016-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheldon Axelrod's NPI number?
- Sheldon Axelrod's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528140217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheldon Axelrod's specialty?
- Sheldon Axelrod is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sheldon Axelrod located?
- Sheldon Axelrod's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536-2115.
- What is Sheldon Axelrod's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheldon Axelrod is (914) 232-3135.
- Does Sheldon Axelrod accept Medicare?
- Sheldon Axelrod is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheldon Axelrod's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheldon Axelrod's NPI (1528140217) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.