KAREN AMY CHERNOFF M.D.
NPI 1982846812
Dermatology - Pediatric Dermatology in New York, NY

Active since March 24, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1305 YORK AVE FL 9, NEW YORK, NY 10021(646) 962-3376(646) 962-0033 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2024, May 12, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Karen Amy Chernoff M.d. NPPES

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

KAREN AMY CHERNOFF M.D. (NPI 1982846812) is an individual pediatric dermatology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (258969) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bronx.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982846812
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207NP0225X
Provider Legal NameKAREN AMY CHERNOFFCredential: M.D.
Location Address1305 YORK AVE FL 9New York, NY 10021-5663
Mailing Address1305 York Ave Fl 9New York, NY 10021-5663 · (646) 962-3376 · Fax (646) 962-0033
Fax(646) 962-0033
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1982846812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · Pediatric DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207NP0225X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 258969
Definition
A pediatric dermatologist has, through additional special training, developed expertise in the treatment of specific skin disease categories with emphasis on those diseases which predominate in infants, children and adolescents.
1305 YORK AVE FL 9, New York, NY 10021

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1234 E 149th StBronx, NY 10451-5504 · Phone (718) 579-5625

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Amy Chernoff M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5991925430
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141003000550
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Chernoff reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1305 YORK AVE
New York, NY 10021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 980 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dietitian, Registered
506 LENOX AVE
New York, NY 10037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2,094 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
234 E 149TH ST, STE 8D200
Bronx, NY 10451
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 971 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Application of ultraviolet light to skin 96900
Application of ultraviolet light to skin is a treatment process where a special type of light is directed onto the skin. It's often used to treat certain skin conditions, like psoriasis or vitiligo. It's a safe, controlled procedure performed by a healthcare professional.
110 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10021 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1305 YORK AVE FL 9
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1305 YORK AVE FL 9
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Dermatology (Pediatric Dermatology)
1305 YORK AVE FL 9
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Dermatology
1305 YORK AVE FL 9
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Dermatology
1305 YORK AVE FL 9
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Dermatology
1305 YORK AVE FL 9
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Dermatology
1305 YORK AVE FL 9
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Registered Nurse
1305 YORK AVE FL 9
NEW YORK, NY 10021

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 Karen Chernoff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Chernoff is 1982846812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2009.

Where is Karen Chernoff located?

Karen Chernoff practices at 1305 York Ave Fl 9, New York, NY 10021. The listed phone number is (646) 962-3376.

What is Karen Chernoff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Pediatric Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NP0225X.

Is Karen Chernoff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Chernoff is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen Chernoff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Chernoff reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Weill Medical College Of Cornell (New York, NY), Physician Affiliate Group Of New York PC (New York, NY) and Downtown Bronx Medical Associates PC (Bronx, NY). Each 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 Karen Chernoff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Karen Chernoff affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Chernoff is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Chernoff was last updated on November 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.