Vanguard Dermatology
NPI 1619179009 · Specialist · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vanguard Dermatology is a Specialist organization in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1619179009).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619179009
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Michael Shapiro, President(718) 332-2999
- License
- 234760 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-05
- Last updated
- 2008-05-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vanguard Dermatology's NPI number?
- Vanguard Dermatology's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619179009, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Vanguard Dermatology?
- Vanguard Dermatology is classified in the NPPES registry as Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Vanguard Dermatology located?
- Vanguard Dermatology's practice location on file with NPPES is 2119 E 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229-4314.
- What is Vanguard Dermatology's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vanguard Dermatology is (718) 332-2999.
- Does Vanguard Dermatology accept Medicare?
- Vanguard Dermatology is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Vanguard Dermatology?
- The authorized official listed on Vanguard Dermatology's NPPES record is Michael Shapiro, President. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Vanguard Dermatology's NPI active?
- Yes — Vanguard Dermatology's NPI (1619179009) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.