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DR. CHERYL ELAINE CLAXTON M.D.
NPI 1740267251
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Brooklyn, NY

Active since December 27, 2005PECOS Enrolled
451 CLARKSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11203(718) 245-4744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Cheryl Elaine Claxton M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHERYL ELAINE CLAXTON M.D. (NPI 1740267251) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (223951) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740267251
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHERYL ELAINE CLAXTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address451 CLARKSON AVEBrooklyn, NY 11203-2057
Mailing Address314 Southside AveFreeport, NY 11520-4217 · (516) 608-2299
Phone(718) 245-4744
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1740267251 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 223951
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
451 CLARKSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Cheryl Elaine Claxton M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Cheryl Claxton reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North Shore - Lij Medical PC
14 mi
Internal Medicine
270-05 76TH AVE
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 9,353 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790043479 (516) 465-8089

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11203 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GEORGETTE JONES LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
451 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-3131
SHAYLA NICOLE REID
Obstetrics & Gynecology
451 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (844) 692-4692
DR. NINAD DESAI MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
451 CLARKSON AVE, KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER; B 6202
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-4105
MS. BARBARA ANGELA HENDERSON RRT
General Acute Care Hospital
451 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-4526
VIKTORIYA TKACHENKO M.D.
Internal Medicine
451 CLARKSON AVE, BOX 22
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-2237
LANCE WINSLOW PSYD
Psychologist
451 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-1162
LYDIE KOHLER MCKENZIE MD
Emergency Medicine
451 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-4616
LEELA VENKAT MD
Anesthesiology
451 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-4408

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cheryl Claxton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheryl Claxton is 1740267251. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 27, 2005.

Where is Cheryl Claxton located?

Cheryl Claxton practices at 451 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203. The listed phone number is (718) 245-4744.

What is Cheryl Claxton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Cheryl Claxton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheryl Claxton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Cheryl Claxton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cheryl Claxton reassigns Medicare benefits to North Shore - Lij Medical PC (New Hyde Park, NY). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Cheryl Claxton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheryl Claxton was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.