Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Nelken, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Brooklyn, NY

  • NPI 1619142882
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 112032012
(718) 270-1000
Additional location
100 North Academy Ave.
Danville, PA 178222025
(570) 271-6621
fax (570) 271-6762
Mailing address
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 178224903

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 19, 2022
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #MD460204 · New York #245108

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619142882. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
572
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$77,735
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 186 182 $111
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 100 100 $136
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 93 92 $141
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 58 58 $154
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 30 30 $164
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 26 26 $166
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 26 26 $133
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 16 16 $133
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $141
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath 13 13 $210

In context: peer comparison

Among 101 peers in Brooklyn Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alexander Nelken's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Nelken practices Anesthesiology Physician in Brooklyn, NY.
Where does Dr. Alexander Nelken practice?
Dr. Alexander Nelken practices at 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112032012. Office phone: 7182701000.
What is Dr. Alexander Nelken's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Nelken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619142882, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Nelken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Nelken accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Nelken commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (HCPCS 00812). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.