Cheryl Lynne Kunis, M.D.
Cheryl Lynne Kunis is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cheryl Lynne Kunis, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 51+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 1975), she has been practicing for over 51 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3903dNPPES updated 2015-09-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11e 26th St 1302, New York, NY 10010-1432
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
21
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
19
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
462
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $100k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.37 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe 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 · 1975
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1975)
Mailing address
214w 17th St 4a, New York, NY 10011-5346
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Cheryl Lynne Kunis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cheryl Lynne Kunis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to New York 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 Cheryl Lynne Kunis
NPI records show Dr. Kunis as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (646) 438-9654.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cheryl Lynne Kunis
Practice Location
11e 26th St 1302, New York, NY 10010-1432
Mailing Address
214w 17th St 4a, New York, NY 10011-5346
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