Quick answers
- Does Alain Zilkha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alain Zilkha 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 Alain Zilkha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,151 Original Medicare patients and 5,201 services for Alain Zilkha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alain Zilkha's NPI number?
- 1689610156. 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 Alain Zilkha, 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 | 1,151 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,201 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,650 services
- Unclassified drugs (J3490)1,153 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)209 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen (76700)168 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)143 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alain Zilkha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2916 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102 (718) 204‑5800
- 61 E 77th StNew York, NY 10075 (212) 772‑3111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alain Zilkha as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lenox Hill Radiology and Medical Imaging Associates PC244 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Astoria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Astoria, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lenox Hill Radiology and Medical Imaging Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689610156 |
| 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