Physician Profile
Elaine Shnitkind, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shnitkind
Based in Staten Island, NY, Elaine Shnitkind, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Elaine graduated from State University of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2004. According to Medicare claims data, Elaine cared for 2,735 Medicare patients across 4,631 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth. NPI 1841317484 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (347) 517-8657
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3710 RICHMOND AVE
Staten Island, NY 10312
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
- Wart Removal
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,631 services · 2,735 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
932 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
595 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
442 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
240 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
191 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
26 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
24 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 17260 |
23 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 17280 |
20 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists in Staten Island 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2004 at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Elaine Shnitkind?
Elaine Shnitkind is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Staten Island, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Elaine Shnitkind's address?
Elaine Shnitkind is listed at 3710 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Elaine Shnitkind?
The number on file is (347) 517-8657. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Elaine Shnitkind's NPI number?
Elaine Shnitkind's National Provider Identifier is 1841317484. 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 Elaine Shnitkind train?
Elaine Shnitkind attended State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Elaine Shnitkind been practicing?
Elaine Shnitkind has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Elaine Shnitkind perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Elaine Shnitkind performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Elaine Shnitkind confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Elaine Shnitkind. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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