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Dermatology

Elka R. Eisen, MD

Sees patients in Tucson, AZ · Oro Valley, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Elka R. Eisen, MD is a dermatologist at 1595 E River Rd, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85718. Phone: (520) 293-5757. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elka R. Eisen had 1,871 Original Medicare patients and 8,824 services. NPI 1265431274. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 1595 E River Rd, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85718 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (520) 293‑5757
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Forefront Dermatology SC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elka R. Eisen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Elka R. Eisen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elka R. Eisen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Elka R. Eisen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,871 Original Medicare patients and 8,824 services for Elka R. Eisen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elka R. Eisen's NPI number?
1265431274. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Elka R. Eisen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,871
Services billed to Medicare8,824
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,723 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)2,513 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,198 services
  4. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)649 services
  5. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)495 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Osteoporosis21%
  • Chronic kidney disease20%
  • Ischemic heart disease18%

Practice locations

Addresses where Elka R. Eisen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elka R. Eisen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Forefront Dermatology SC662 clinicians in the group
  • Sheftel and Associates Dermatology LLP18 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Tucson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Forefront Dermatology SC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265431274
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians