Irene Shnitkind, RPA-C
NPI 1831409176 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Irene Shnitkind, RPA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1831409176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831409176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RPA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23 006529 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
163 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Instillation of Anti-Cancer Drug Into Bladder51720 | 58 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $124 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 26 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $88 |
| Simple Insertion of Temporary Bladder Tube51702 | 18 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 123 | 37 |
| Bcg Livebrand: Bcg (tice Strain) | 49 | 31 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 36 | 32 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 22 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 20 | 17 |
| Dutasteride | 15 | — |
| Finasteride | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 6 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
- 2010-10-20
- Last updated
- 2010-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irene Shnitkind's NPI number?
- Irene Shnitkind's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831409176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Irene Shnitkind's specialty?
- Irene Shnitkind is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Irene Shnitkind located?
- Irene Shnitkind's practice location on file with NPPES is 355 Bard Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310-1664.
- What is Irene Shnitkind's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Irene Shnitkind is (718) 818-2420.
- Does Irene Shnitkind accept Medicare?
- Irene Shnitkind is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Irene Shnitkind's NPI active?
- Yes — Irene Shnitkind's NPI (1831409176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.