Are you Dr. Mermelstein? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 3117 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
About Dr. Mermelstein
Based in Astoria, NY, Steven Mermelstein, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Steven graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1981. Steven is also listed as specializing in podiatry — foot surgery. Medicare claims data shows Steven provided 3,988 services to 2,299 patients. The services billed most often include application of whirlpool therapy, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths. NPI 1073533113 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) 274-4040
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3117 DITMARS BLVD
Astoria, NY 11105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,988 services · 2,299 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
691 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
394 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | Procedure | 11719 |
202 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
170 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
88 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
71 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths | Procedure | 11057 |
58 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
46 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Strapping, unna boot | Procedure | 29580 |
41 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
27 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
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 podiatry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Astoria 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at New York College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Mermelstein's specialty?
Dr. Mermelstein is a podiatry in Astoria, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Mermelstein?
Dr. Mermelstein is listed at 3117 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Mermelstein?
The number on file is (718) 274-4040. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Mermelstein?
Dr. Mermelstein's National Provider Identifier is 1073533113. 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
What is Dr. Mermelstein's medical education?
Dr. Mermelstein attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Mermelstein have?
Dr. Mermelstein has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Mermelstein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mermelstein performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths and trimming of fingernails or toenails; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as application of whirlpool therapy, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Mermelstein's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mermelstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.