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 Dr. 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

Dr. Elena Pentsova has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

Dr. 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

Dr. Pentsova's NPI number is 1932247160.

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Elena Pentsova speak?
Dr. Elena Pentsova speaks English.
Does Dr. Elena Pentsova accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Elena Pentsova accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Elena Pentsova accepting new patients?
Dr. Elena Pentsova is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Elena Pentsova's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Dr. Elena Pentsova's office located?
Dr. Elena Pentsova's office is located at 160 E 53rd St, New York, NY, 10022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Elena Pentsova affiliated with?
Dr. Elena Pentsova is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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