Summary

Dr. Nikhil Waingankar is a urologist with 18 years of experience treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2009. Dr. Waingankar finished his residency training at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in 2014, providing him with comprehensive expertise in urological care. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Waingankar practices at NewYork Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and sees patients in Astoria, New York. His clinical focus includes treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, which causes urinary difficulties in men, and managing urinary obstruction issues. He also provides care for patients with prostate cancer. The procedures he performs include general blood tests, pelvic ultrasounds, and transrectal ultrasounds to help diagnose and monitor urological conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Nikhil Waingankar

2520 30th AveAstoria, NY 11102
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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18 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish Speaks English
Astoria , NYForest Hills , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: University of California Irvine School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nikhil Waingankar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care
  • United Health Care - UMR Top Tier
  • VNSNY Choice Medicare

Medical Specialties

Nikhil Waingankar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Nikhil Waingankar has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Nikhil Waingankar 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

Residency

Completed their residency at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in 2014.

Internship

Completed their internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2009.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Nikhil Waingankar's NPI number is 1316119233.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Nikhil Waingankar affiliated with?
Nikhil Waingankar is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
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