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Dr. Elena Pollack, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pollack, Dermatologist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Elena Pollack, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Pollack graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Dermatology. Dr. Pollack is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pollack’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pollack’s office at (718) 299-6797.

    Where did Dr. Pollack go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Dermatology | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pollack board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Pollack, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Pollack speak?

    Dr. Pollack and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Pollack treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Pollack diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Pollack. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Allergic eczema
    • Itchy skin rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2084: Intrinsic (allergic) eczema

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Chronic Itchy Skin
    • Skin Condition
    • Itching
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Neurodermatitis
    • Lichenification
    • Scratch dermatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • L280: Lichen simplex chronicus

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Contact Dermatitis
    • Rashes
    • Skin Rash from Contact
    • Contact Eczema
    • Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L259: Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    What procedures does Dr. Pollack perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Pollack performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pollack. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Growth Destruction
    • Benign Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Growths

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Acne Surgery
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Milia Removal
    • Comedone Extraction
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Pustule Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 10040: Acne surgery (eg, marsupialization, opening or removal of multiple milia, comedones, cysts, pustules)
    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil
    • Cyst Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Benign Tumor Excision
    • Head/Neck Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11443: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis
    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Medium Area)
    • Laser Psoriasis Therapy
    • UVB Laser for Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis Light Therapy
    • Laser Psoriasis Treatment
    • Excimer Light Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96922: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; over 500 sq cm
    • 96921: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; 250 sq cm to 500 sq cm

    Does Dr. Pollack accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pollack accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 299-6797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pollack accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Pollack in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Centers Plan for Healthy Living

    • Deutsche Bank

    • Elderplan

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • Molina

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    Where is Dr. Pollack's office located?

    Dr. Elena Pollack's Primary Practice

    5604 7th Ave Ste 1

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

    (718) 299-6797

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    Dr. Elena Pollack's Practice 2

    2015 Grand Concourse

    Bronx, NY 10453

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    What is Dr. Pollack's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pollack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366711350.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pollack?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pollack

    What is Dr. Elena Pollack's specialty?

    Dr. Pollack is a Dermatologist near Brooklyn, NY. Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies. Contact Dr. Pollack to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elena Pollack affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pollack is affiliated with Stamford Hospital, Mount Sinai West which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Elena Pollack accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Pollack is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elena Pollack offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pollack's office at (718) 299-6797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elena Pollack?

    Please contact Dr. Pollack's office at (718) 299-6797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elena Pollack have?

    Dr. Elena Pollack is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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