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- 6080 Jericho Tpke, Commack, NY 11725
About Dr. Ettinger
Alan B. Ettinger, MD is a healthcare provider in Commack, NY specializing in neurology. Alan trained at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. Alan is also listed as specializing in clinical neurophysiology. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 1,890 services to 876 patients. The services billed most often include continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure), placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs, and needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities. This provider record is associated with NPI 1467432625.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (631) 364-9119
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6080 JERICHO TPKE
Commack, NY 11725
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,890 services · 876 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs | Treatment | 95938 |
176 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities | Treatment | 95861 |
145 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
139 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs | Treatment | 95939 |
94 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 95720 |
84 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) outside the brain during surgery | Treatment | 95955 |
51 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm, leg, trunk or head muscles, limited study | Treatment | 95870 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure) | Billing code | G0453 |
1,079 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
75 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ettinger specialize in?
Dr. Ettinger is a neurologist in Commack, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ettinger located?
Dr. Ettinger is listed at 6080 Jericho Tpke, Commack, NY 11725. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ettinger's phone number?
The number on file is (631) 364-9119. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ettinger?
Dr. Ettinger's National Provider Identifier is 1467432625. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ettinger go to medical school?
Dr. Ettinger attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ettinger have?
Dr. Ettinger has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ettinger do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ettinger provides treatments such as placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs and needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ettinger's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ettinger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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