Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chelnitsky, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Ellen Chelnitsky, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Chelnitsky graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York. Dr. Chelnitsky is fluent in English, Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chelnitsky’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chelnitsky’s office at (718) 253-3900.
Where did Dr. Chelnitsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York
What languages does Dr. Chelnitsky speak?
Dr. Chelnitsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Russian
Ukrainian
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chelnitsky typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chelnitsky 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. Chelnitsky. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chelnitsky typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Chelnitsky may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Chelnitsky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chelnitsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Chelnitsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 253-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chelnitsky accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Chelnitsky in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chelnitsky's office located?
Dr. Ellen Chelnitsky's Primary Practice
133A W End Ave Ste 1
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 253-3900
What hospitals are Dr. Chelnitsky affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chelnitsky has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center,New York, NY
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 13 Procedures

Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center,Summit, NJ
Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 7 Procedures

Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
Mount Sinai Brooklyn,Brooklyn, NY
Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ellen Chelnitsky?
Dr. Chelnitsky has appointments available at her Brooklyn, NY office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Chelnitsky's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chelnitsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164785390.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chelnitsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chelnitsky
What is Dr. Ellen Chelnitsky's specialty?
Dr. Chelnitsky is an Internist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.