Physician Profile
K. Erik Kostelnik, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kostelnik
Based in Portland, ME, K. Erik Kostelnik, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. K. Erik graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1992. Medicare claims data shows K. Erik provided 3,154 services to 2,047 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1346289683 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
- (207) 775-3526
- Email not available
Practice Locations
50 SEWALL ST
Portland, ME 04102
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
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,154 services · 2,047 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
973 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
469 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
197 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
185 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
60 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
46 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Application of ultraviolet light to skin | Treatment | 96900 |
143 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
599 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
282 | More than most 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.
Other dermatologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Portland 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in ME who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is K. Erik Kostelnik?
K. Erik Kostelnik is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Portland, ME. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is K. Erik Kostelnik's address?
K. Erik Kostelnik is listed at 50 Sewall St, Portland, ME 04102. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with K. Erik Kostelnik?
The number on file is (207) 775-3526. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for K. Erik Kostelnik?
K. Erik Kostelnik's National Provider Identifier is 1346289683. 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 K. Erik Kostelnik train?
K. Erik Kostelnik attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does K. Erik Kostelnik have?
K. Erik Kostelnik has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does K. Erik Kostelnik perform?
According to Medicare billing data, K. Erik Kostelnik performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth; provides treatments such as application of ultraviolet light to skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is K. Erik Kostelnik's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by K. Erik Kostelnik. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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