Provider Profile
Irene S. Shnitkind, RPA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Irene Shnitkind
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant — surgical, Irene S. Shnitkind, RPA-C practices in Staten Island, NY. According to Medicare claims data, Irene cared for 103 Medicare patients across 163 services. The services billed most often include instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding.
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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) 818-2420
- Email not available
Practice Locations
355 BARD AVE
Staten Island, NY 10310
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Surgical 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
Abdominal & digestive
- Acid reflux
- Anal fissure
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
Bariatrics
Bones & joints
- Bone fractures
- Bunions
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
ENT Surgery
General Surgery
- Lipoma
Glands & hormones
- Thyroid nodules
Nerves & spine
Skin
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin tags
Skin & soft tissue
- Benign breast disease
- Epidermoid cyst
- Ingrown toenail
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin abscess or boil
- Skin cancer
Spine & Orthopedics
- Baker's Cyst
- Cervical spondylosis
- Heel pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
Urinary
- Kidney stones
Urology Surgery
Vascular Surgery
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Procedures & services
Bariatrics
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
General surgery
General Surgery
Injections & pain
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Tendon Sheath Injection
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Cast placement and management
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Skin & minor surgery
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Pilonidal cyst removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
- Skin biopsy
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Toenail Removal
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Drainage
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Surgical care
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
163 services · 103 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
58 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
42 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
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 physician assistants at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Staten Island 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Irene S. Shnitkind specialize in?
Irene S. Shnitkind is a physician assistant in Staten Island, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Surgical”.
NPI registry
Where is Irene S. Shnitkind located?
Irene S. Shnitkind is listed at 355 Bard Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Irene S. Shnitkind's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 818-2420. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Irene S. Shnitkind's NPI number?
Irene S. Shnitkind's National Provider Identifier is 1831409176. 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 Irene S. Shnitkind train?
Irene S. Shnitkind attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Irene S. Shnitkind been practicing?
Irene S. Shnitkind has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Irene S. Shnitkind do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Irene S. Shnitkind performs procedures including instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding and simple insertion of temporary bladder tube, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Irene S. Shnitkind confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Irene S. Shnitkind. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.