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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr, MD

Works at hospitals in Glen Cove, NY · Plainview, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr, MD is a plastic surgeon at 27005 76th Ave, Mhg069, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Phone: (718) 470-7848. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr had 83 Original Medicare patients and 223 services. NPI 1780941096. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Plastic surgeon (Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
  • Address: 27005 76th Ave, Mhg069, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 · Directions
  • Phone: (718) 470‑7848
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Northwell Hospital Glen Cove, Plainview Hospital
  • Group practice: North Shore-Lij Medical PC
  • Medical school: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr, 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 Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr 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 Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 83 Original Medicare patients and 223 services for Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr's NPI number?
1780941096. 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 Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr, 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 patients83
Services billed to Medicare223
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)25 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)16 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)15 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 pressure69%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)55%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Anxiety34%
  • Diabetes33%

Hospitals where Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Northwell Hospital Glen CoveGlen Cove, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330181
  • Plainview HospitalPlainview, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330331

Practice locations

Addresses where Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lauren B. Shikowitz-Behr as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other plastic surgeons in New Hyde Park

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Hyde Park, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780941096
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians