Summary

Elena Pentsova is a neuro-oncologist specializing in care for patients with primary brain tumors, as well as the neurologic complications of cancer.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 34 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Insurance Plans Accepted by Elena Pentsova

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Elena Pentsova has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Elena Pentsova has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Elena Pentsova holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at Hospital of Emergency Care in 2009.

Medical School

Graduated from Kharkov Medical University in 1992.

NPI Number

Elena Pentsova's NPI number is 1932247160.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Elena Pentsova speaks English.
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