Physician Profile
Alexander Shifrin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shifrin
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Alexander Shifrin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Alexander cared for 1,966 Medicare patients across 2,721 services. The services billed most often include detection test by nucleic acid for multiple organisms, amplified probe(s) technique, smear for infectious agents, and body fluid ph level.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (718) 238-4707
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9920 4TH AVE SUITE 205
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
- Uterine fibroids
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,721 services · 1,966 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
45 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Irrigation of vagina and/or application of drug to treat infection | Procedure | 57150 |
45 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
248 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
242 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | Treatment | 93976 |
249 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type | A4562 |
25 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN | |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple organisms, amplified probe(s) technique | Lab test | 87801 |
286 | Too few peers to compare |
| Smear for infectious agents | Lab test | 87210 |
286 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Body fluid ph level | Lab test | 83986 |
286 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Vaginal fluid chemical analysis for bacteria | Lab test | 82120 |
286 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
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.
Other OB-GYNs in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shifrin?
Dr. Shifrin is an OB-GYN in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shifrin's address?
Dr. Shifrin is listed at 9920 4Th Ave Suite 205, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shifrin?
The number on file is (718) 238-4707. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shifrin's NPI number?
Dr. Shifrin's National Provider Identifier is 1780651166. 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. Shifrin train?
Dr. Shifrin attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shifrin been practicing?
Dr. Shifrin has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shifrin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shifrin performs procedures including fitting and insertion of vaginal support device and irrigation of vagina and/or application of drug to treat infection; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina and complete ultrasound scan of pelvis; provides treatments such as ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shifrin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shifrin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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