Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Cohen, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Oceanside, NY

  • NPI 1538167242
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
258 Merrick RD
Oceanside, NY 115721427
(516) 766-0345
fax (516) 255-5353

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 7, 2010
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #16709-1

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538167242. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
19,247
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$799,195
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7345 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg 10,401 21 $2
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 2,094 337 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,799 1,139 $105
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 922 704 $112
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 729 325 $60
96910 Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application 678 32 $139
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 622 467 $57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 214 214 $132
96900 Application of ultraviolet light to skin 192 15 $26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 171 148 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 387. This provider delivers 50× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$453,802
Transactions
445
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 52 $63,273.54
Dermavant Sciences, Inc. 55 $62,682.79
Incyte Corporation 69 $54,067.69
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 43 $48,456.95
Amgen Inc. 38 $47,026.86
GENZYME CORPORATION 25 $46,423.64
UCB, Inc. 47 $43,225.57
ABBVIE INC. 47 $40,399.17
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. 26 $18,520.25
PFIZER INC. 8 $15,059.99
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 9 $13,758.64
Lilly USA, LLC 5 $678.75
LEO Pharma Inc. 17 $158.36
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 3 $55.10
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $15.17

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$372,536
Travel and Lodging
$34,339
Consulting Fee
$34,071
Food and Beverage
$12,658
Education
$199

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,169
Patients
781
Total drug cost
$332,552
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 253 163 $4,534
Mometasone Furoate Generic 99 85 $2,083
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 95 65 $6,847
Mupirocin Generic 91 74 $719
Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) Brand 81 0 $292,608
Fluocinonide Generic 72 56 $4,723
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 69 58 $2,424
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 69 55 $1,652
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 62 37 $3,649
Minoxidil Generic 52 23 $633

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Russell Cohen's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Cohen practices Dermatology Physician in Oceanside, NY.
Where does Dr. Russell Cohen practice?
Dr. Russell Cohen practices at 258 Merrick RD, Oceanside, NY 115721427. Office phone: 5167660345.
What is Dr. Russell Cohen's NPI?
Dr. Russell Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538167242, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Cohen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Cohen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Cohen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (HCPCS J7345); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.