Elaine Shnitkind, M.D.
NPI 1841317484 · Dermatology Physician · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Shnitkind, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1841317484).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841317484
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 242792 (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
4,598 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 | 1,644 | $92 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 932 | $7 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 595 | $104 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 442 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 351 | $120 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 231 | 145 |
| Ketoconazole | 231 | 123 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 210 | 134 |
| Mupirocin | 172 | 125 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 111 | 72 |
| Hydrocortisone | 109 | 55 |
| Minoxidil | 104 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,095 across 133 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
- 2007-03-26
- Last updated
- 2008-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Shnitkind's NPI number?
- Elaine Shnitkind's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841317484, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Shnitkind's specialty?
- Elaine Shnitkind is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elaine Shnitkind located?
- Elaine Shnitkind's practice location on file with NPPES is 3710 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312-3865.
- What is Elaine Shnitkind's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Shnitkind is (347) 517-8657.
- Does Elaine Shnitkind accept Medicare?
- Elaine Shnitkind is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Shnitkind's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Shnitkind's NPI (1841317484) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.