Quick answers
- Does Russell W. Cohen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell W. Cohen 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 Russell W. Cohen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,405 Original Medicare patients and 26,059 services for Russell W. Cohen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell W. Cohen's NPI number?
- 1538167242. 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 Russell W. Cohen, 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 patients | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 26,059 |
| Different services or procedures | 114 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)16,402 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,900 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,730 services
- Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application (96910)898 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)843 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell W. Cohen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 258 Merrick RdOceanside, NY 11572 (516) 766‑0345
- 335 W Park AveLong Beach, NY 11561 (516) 432‑7124
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell W. Cohen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Nassau Dermatology PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Oceanside
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oceanside, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Nassau Dermatology PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538167242 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians