Elaine Kung, M.D.
NPI 1538336649 · Specialist · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Kung, M.D. is a Specialist provider in New York, NY (NPI 1538336649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538336649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
369 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $101 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 60 | $126 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 59 | $125 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 30 | $16 |
| Injection Into Skin Growth, 1-7 Growths11900 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 655 | 133 |
| Clotrimazole | 390 | 102 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 359 | 89 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 236 | 183 |
| Tacrolimus | 233 | 67 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 199 | 38 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 198 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29,096 across 48 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
- 2008-05-08
- Last updated
- 2016-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Kung's NPI number?
- Elaine Kung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538336649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Kung's specialty?
- Elaine Kung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Elaine Kung located?
- Elaine Kung's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 Canal St, New York, NY 10013-4537.
- What is Elaine Kung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Kung is (212) 343-8818.
- Does Elaine Kung accept Medicare?
- Elaine Kung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Kung's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Kung's NPI (1538336649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.