Physician Profile
Sonja Lichtenstein-Zayneh, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh
Sonja Lichtenstein-Zayneh, MD is a healthcare provider in Ashland, KY specializing in general surgery. Sonja trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 1996. Sonja is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Sonja cared for 428 Medicare patients across 885 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, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less. This provider record is associated with NPI 1821175274.
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
- (606) 408-1260
- Email not available
Practice Locations
617 23RD ST STE 215
Ashland, KY 41101
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
Anorectal
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
Gallbladder and biliary
Hernia and abdominal wall
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
Colorectal
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
Access and nutrition
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
885 services · 428 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
61 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
20 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
80 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
34 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
341 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
126 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
57 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
49 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
35 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
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 general surgeons in Ashland 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh?
Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh is a general surgeon in Ashland, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh's address?
Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh is listed at 617 23Rd St Ste 215, Ashland, KY 41101. 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. Lichtenstein-Zayneh?
The number on file is (606) 408-1260. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh's NPI number?
Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh's National Provider Identifier is 1821175274. 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. Lichtenstein-Zayneh train?
Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh attended State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh been practicing?
Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lichtenstein-Zayneh. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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