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- 1120 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
About Dr. Nitkin
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Leon A. Nitkin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Leon cared for 2,300 Medicare patients across 2,434 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, progesterone (reproductive hormone) level, and gonadotropin, follicle stimulating (reproductive hormone) level. NPI 1811017916 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
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) 646-8808
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1120 BRIGHTON BEACH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11235
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
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
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,434 services · 2,300 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
112 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
113 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
113 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
136 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Progesterone (reproductive hormone) level | Lab test | 84144 |
113 | Too few peers to compare |
| Gonadotropin, follicle stimulating (reproductive hormone) level | Lab test | 83001 |
113 | Too few peers to compare |
| Measurement of total estradiol (hormone) | Lab test | 82670 |
113 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Gonadotropin, luteinizing (reproductive hormone) level | Lab test | 83002 |
112 | Too few peers to compare |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | Lab test | 86300 |
109 | Too few peers to compare |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for organism, direct probe technique | Lab test | 87797 |
108 | 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 1977 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nitkin?
Dr. Nitkin 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. Nitkin's address?
Dr. Nitkin is listed at 1120 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235. 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. Nitkin?
The number on file is (718) 646-8808. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nitkin's NPI number?
Dr. Nitkin's National Provider Identifier is 1811017916. 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. Nitkin train?
Dr. Nitkin attended Other, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nitkin been practicing?
Dr. Nitkin has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nitkin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nitkin performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of pelvis and ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Nitkin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nitkin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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