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Dr. Elina Zakin, MD

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Specializes in: Neuromuscular Medicine and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2013)
Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, peripheral neuropathy, migraine, and more.
8714 5th Avenue 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Dr. Elina Zakin, MD is a neuromuscular medicine in New York, NY specializing in neuromuscular medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Elina Zakin, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

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Office Locations

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222 East 41st Street 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017

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8714 5th Avenue 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Some issues Dr. Elina Zakin, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

  • Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
  • Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
  • Lyme disease
  • Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
  • Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elina Zakin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elina Zakin, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

blood draw 19
doctor visit 166
hospital care 80
inpatient care 80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elina Zakin, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 26
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 28
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 6
Other
Age
75 to 84 13
85 and over 6
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 17

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elina Zakin, MD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elina Zakin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 21
High Cholesterol 20
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 14
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 4
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. Elina Zakin, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2017)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology (2017)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elina Zakin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Elina Zakin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), MetroPlus Child Health Plus, Trustmark , MetroPlus Medicare, MetroPlus Medicaid, MetroPlus Health, Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Hotel Trades Council, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, New York Hotel Trades, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Partners Health Plan Medicare, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elina Zakin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HIP EPO
HIP Access II
HIP Access I
MagnaCare PPO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
BlueCross BlueShield of Florida
CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elina Zakin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $304 BOTOX
$170 		Botox Therapeutic
$134
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $240 ULTOMIRIS
$115
$125
AbbVie Inc. $212 BOTOX
$161 		QULIPTA
$28 		UBRELVY
$24
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC $158 Xeomin
$158
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. $145 AMVUTTRA
$125 		ONPATTRO
$20
Other $123 BOTOX
$65 		VYVGART HYTRULO
$38
$20
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,183

Biography

Dr. Elina Zakin is a medical specialist in neuromuscular medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Zakin include post-polio syndrome (PPS), hemifacial spasm, and migraine. She is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center. She appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Zakin obtained her medical school training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

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