Blair Skolnick, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Blair Skolnick is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Manhasset, NY with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Blair Skolnick, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 44+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1982 and has 44+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6425dNPPES updated 2008-10-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
36
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
53
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
753
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $262k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$773 received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Blair Skolnick's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.48 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
University of Illinois College of Medicine
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 1982)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Blair Skolnick
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Blair Skolnick for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to Manhasset required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blair Skolnick
NPI records show Dr. Skolnick as active with telehealth listed in Manhasset, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 869-8323.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Blair Skolnick
Practice Location
444 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030-3820
Mailing Address
444 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030-3820
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