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- 9920 4Th Ave, Suite 205, Brooklyn, NY 11209
About 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. NPI 1780651166 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (718) 238-4707
- Email not available
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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
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
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
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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