Active NPI 1346264116 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alexander L Shifrin , MD

Surgery • Neptune, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Shifrin, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Neptune, NJ. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1992, Dr. Shifrin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1945 STATE ROUTE 33.

Dr. Shifrin is affiliated with Practice Associates Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1945 State Route 33
Jersey Shore University Med. Ctr, Dept. Of Surgery

Neptune, NJ 077534859

Telephone 7327764770

Fax 7327763763

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hmh Hospitals Corporation Facility NPI 1679569016

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Neptune, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +15.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

15 Specialists

Practicing in Neptune, NJ (815 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shifrin (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Neptune Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	121	110	$447.00	$148.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	94	$247.00	$99.52
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	103	103	$691.00	$239.84
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	98	84	$487.00	$196.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	64	$363.00	$139.90
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	61	61	$249.00	$44.26
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	58	43	$201.00	$64.90
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	35	35	$430.00	$142.57
60240 Removal of thyroid	21	21	$3120.00	$821.18
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	18	18	$3538.00	$1047.35
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	12	12	$2478.25	$679.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	117	94	$488.74	$196.72
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	107	99	$447.00	$153.39
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	101	101	$691.00	$240.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	78	$247.00	$100.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	71	$363.00	$139.15
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	58	40	$201.00	$66.17
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	55	55	$249.00	$40.72
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	32	30	$430.00	$150.01
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	23	23	$3538.00	$1067.71
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	12	12	$2586.00	$587.54
60240 Removal of thyroid	11	11	$3360.00	$918.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	105	$415.54	$140.78
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	98	98	$725.12	$241.94
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	85	82	$467.94	$156.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	65	$293.49	$100.11
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	68	58	$561.65	$198.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$558.10	$182.93
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	38	33	$202.29	$66.53
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	24	24	$3303.70	$1082.22
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	19	18	$451.58	$136.98
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$249.00	$41.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	163	123	$370.00	$142.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	89	$255.00	$101.08
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	113	113	$690.00	$244.18
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	98	89	$435.00	$154.44
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	52	48	$490.00	$199.87
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	42	40	$205.00	$67.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$550.00	$185.17
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	35	35	$405.00	$44.33
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	30	30	$3288.60	$1060.83
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	21	21	$405.00	$147.19
60240 Removal of thyroid	14	14	$3173.84	$1027.86
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	11	11	$2375.00	$709.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	102	$370.00	$119.33
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	95	81	$435.00	$145.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	71	$255.00	$82.05
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	62	62	$690.00	$227.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$550.00	$176.38
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	41	37	$490.00	$158.48
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	34	34	$3268.59	$1065.20
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	34	33	$405.00	$42.44
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	28	23	$205.00	$65.84
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$405.00	$130.42
60240 Removal of thyroid	16	16	$3132.66	$986.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$365.00	$114.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	119	$304.37	$116.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	104	$205.40	$79.92
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	138	104	$402.97	$137.78
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	136	136	$581.25	$220.37
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	83	71	$394.16	$155.92
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	72	59	$492.01	$61.90
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	50	45	$323.00	$39.81
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	39	38	$376.79	$126.47
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	34	32	$192.06	$64.35
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	28	28	$3470.00	$1032.97
60240 Removal of thyroid	23	23	$3877.66	$997.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$451.82	$175.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	164	164	$400.00	$217.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	126	$200.00	$113.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	154	106	$135.00	$77.37
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	143	102	$425.00	$152.03
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	124	99	$650.00	$63.80
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	98	86	$275.00	$151.50
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	82	63	$200.00	$38.65
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	53	52	$350.00	$118.25
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	43	43	$3581.40	$1015.79
60240 Removal of thyroid	31	31	$4645.16	$946.67
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	20	19	$275.00	$129.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	176	100	$425.00	$153.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	158	106	$135.00	$78.13
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	150	150	$400.00	$216.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	146	118	$200.00	$114.03
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	127	97	$650.00	$65.38
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	105	66	$200.00	$43.57
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	70	64	$275.00	$154.10
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	41	40	$350.00	$124.43
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	38	38	$3647.37	$1034.04
60240 Removal of thyroid	17	17	$4764.71	$958.80
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	14	14	$3000.00	$678.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-08-01

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NJ 25MA08118800

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License NJ 25MA08118800

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Practice Associates Medical Group

901 W Main St, Freehold, NJ 077282537

Practice Associates Medical Group

100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 079606136

Phone: 9739715596

Practice Associates Medical Group

902 W Main St, Freehold, NJ 077282508

Phone: 7324312000

Secondary Practice Locations

901 W Main St

Freehold, NJ 077282537

Phone: 7327925003

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

9 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Anthony Scholer , MD, FACS, FSSO, MBS

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NPI 1306105994

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), FACS, FSSO, MBS

Dr. Ronald Matteotti , MD

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NPI 1356546683

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicole Demarco , MS, PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1407144587

Master of Science, Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Danielle Lann , MD

Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

NPI 1417116682

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Shannon Campbell

Physician Assistant

NPI 1568081248

Dr. Lawrence Mueller , MD

Surgery

NPI 1578676771

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 31, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2008

Registered at 1945 STATE ROUTE 33, JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MED. CTR, DEPT. OF SURGERY, NEPTUNE, NJ 077534859 (Tel: 7327764770)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2008

Registered at 1945 STATE ROUTE 33, DEPT. OF SURGERY, ACKERMAN 4S, NEPTUNE, NJ 077534859 (Tel: 7327764770)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2008

Recorded as ALEXANDER SHIFRIN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2008

Surgery (License #25MA08118800 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346264116

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 26, 2006

Last Update: August 09, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1945 State Route 33, Dept. Of Surgery, Ackerman 4s

Neptune, NJ 077534859

Phone: 7327764770

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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