Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Esther Kung, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · New York, NY
- NPI 1548332877
- Accepts Medicare
- 50 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
210 East 47Th Street, Suite 1B
New York, NY 10017
(212) 688-8247
fax (212) 888-6086
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 26, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1976 — 50 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #132042
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548332877. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
646
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$89,897
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 180 | 126 | $145 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 86 | 49 | $103 | |
17111 |
Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 79 | 56 | $136 | |
17004 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | 66 | 45 | $198 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 63 | 51 | $113 | |
11302 |
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | 20 | 20 | $141 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 20 | 20 | $190 | |
11311 |
Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | 18 | 18 | $134 | |
10040 |
Acne surgery | 17 | 16 | $112 | |
17281 |
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | 17 | 13 | $161 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 139 peers in New York Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 182. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$114
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $114.14 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
69
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$1,972
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 23 | 17 | $894 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $170 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $304 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $502 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $102 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Esther Kung's medical specialty?
Dr. Esther Kung practices Dermatology Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Esther Kung practice?
Dr. Esther Kung practices at 210 East 47Th Street, New York, NY 10017. Office phone: 2126888247.
What is Dr. Esther Kung's NPI?
Dr. Esther Kung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548332877, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Esther Kung accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Esther Kung accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Esther Kung commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths (HCPCS 17111). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.