KAREN M. KOSTROFF MD – NPI #1083762751
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

KAREN KOSTROFF is a surgeon located in LAKE SUCCESS, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1083762751 to KAREN KOSTROFF on January 08, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jul 25, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KAREN KOSTROFF below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN M. KOSTROFF

NPI Number
1083762751
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN M. KOSTROFF
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2001 MARCUS AVE
SUITE W270
LAKE SUCCESS, NY 11042
Phone: (516) 775-7676 Fax: (516) 222-8475
Mailing address
990 STEWART AVE
SUITE 400
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530-4822
Phone: (516) 222-2022 Fax: (516) 222-8475
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
NY 1429101

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1979
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KAREN KOSTROFF is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      800 MEADOWS RD
      BOCA RATON, FL 33486
    • LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
      270 - 05 76TH AVENUE
      NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
    • NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      300 COMMUNITY DRIVE
      MANHASSET, NY 11030
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - THE HEART CENTER
      100 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
      ROSLYN, NY 11576

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