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To embody the core principles of the practice of medicine: Expertise, Empathy, and Ethics, and to provide integrative patient Education: Thus, to deliver an unequaled patient Experience

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MD Skin Science
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Our Vision: The Five E’s

Our mission is to embody the core principles of the practice of medicine:

Expertise, Empathy, and Ethics,

and to provide integrative patient Education:

Thus, to deliver an unequaled patient Experience

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Efficiency, Comfort & Convenience

Efficiency, comfort, and convenience are the hallmarks of Dr. Clark’s office operations. Below is the information you need about our hours, location, appointment scheduling, insurance acceptance and billing.

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Monday: 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sat. – Sun: Closed

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Due to Dr. Clark’s limited availability, a non-refundable cancellation/rescheduling fee of $50 for medical visits or $100 per half-hour for cosmetic visits will be charged to the patient’s account if the office is not provided with a 48-hours notice.

We know you have many options when choosing a dermatologist in New York, NY so we have made requesting an appointment a simple and convenient process via our website. If, for any reason you cannot keep a scheduled appointment, or will be delayed, please call us as soon as possible.

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We accept most traditional plans. Please contact our office to verify acceptance of your insurance plan. Qualifications for insurance coverage may vary due to the uniqueness of each procedure. We are happy to file insurance for your reimbursement. Dr. Clark also sees patients in other plans in which she is not in-network; we find that most patients in these plans with out-of-network coverage are happy with the reimbursement they receive, especially since many have plans with high deductibles that must be met at the start of every year. We are happy to file an insurance claim for reimbursement directly to you.

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Anthem, Empire, & Horizon
  • Medicare (as a non-participating provider) ?
  • Oxford – Liberty & Freedom (we do not accept Oxford Metro)
  • United Healthcare Choice PPO, UMR & Student Resources (we do not accept United Healthcare Community Plan)
  • Cigna
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  • We accept:
    • Cash and Check
    • Discover
    • VISA
    • AMEX
    • Mastercard
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About MD Skin Science
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MD Skin Science™ is a dermatology and skin surgery practice committed to total wellness with an emphasis on preventative and integrative dermatology. We recommend total skincare regimens with preventative and rejuvenating ingredients safe for your health and for the environment, along with supplemental and nutritional advice, and multiple modalities for skin and vaginal rejuvenation, all customized to your specific needs. For rosacea, acne, eczema, and inexplicable rashes, she will search for the internal root cause and help you to find ways to improve your overall health and thus the health and beauty of your skin so that conditions that may not need to be chronic have an opportunity to resolve. The founder of MD Skin Science, board-certified dermatologist Sheryl Clark MD, FAAD provides the latest in fractionated skin resurfacing, radiofrequency, ultrasound, lasers, facial and body recontouring treatments, a wide variety of fillers and botulinum toxins, 3 different permanent hair removal devices, fat-dissolving treatments, buttock enhancement, Collagen Induction Therapy, and hydrafacials, and treats all skin, hair and nail problems, even hair loss, cellulite and stretch marks. She will perform your total skin exam using a dermatoscope to improve diagnostic accuracy and eliminate unnecessary biopsies.

Dr. Sheryl is especially interested in neglected health problems, which she thinks of as “orphan disorders,” where no treatment, treatments with unacceptable risks, or treatments that neglect the underlying causes are traditionally offered:

  • She believes it is possible to improve acne, acne scarring, enlarged pores, and oily skin permanently, and has developed specialized protocols for these problems, offering Acne Boot Camp:Kick It™ gold laser treatments with Sebacia for permanent improvement in acne and oily skin, and Fraxis Duo or Collagen Induction Therapy for acne scarring.
  • For women’s intimate health concerns, an area traditionally neglected by the medical model and for which medication or surgery may be risky or ineffective, she provides a no-downtime, painless treatment for incontinence, vaginal or labial laxity, impaired sexual response, and/or vaginal dryness.
  • For women or men looking to achieve a facelift-like redraping of the skin without the facelift-unnatural look, she offers the ProContour MD Liquid Facelift™.
  • Having injected botulinum neuromodulators since the 90’s, she has crafted a High Concentration Botulinum Toxin protocol that avoids what she calls “The Seven Deadly Sins of Botulinum Toxin.”
  • For men, she offers an effective quick procedure with little downtime for pearly penile papules.
  • Problems like stretch marks, cellulite, or droopy skin of the arms and thighs have defied conventional treatment, and for these she offers effective, unique and customized combo protocols with energy-based devices, Injectables, and Collagen Induction Therapy.

She insists on treatments that are firmly grounded in scientific data and proven to be not only safe and effective, but good for your health, as well as consistent with your goals, lifestyle and budget. For your skin care needs, she believes you deserve a board-certified dermatologist with experience, perspective, and a dedication to ethical medical practice. Dr. Clark cares deeply about her patients and wants to have a positive impact on their lives by crafting with them a treatment plan that will work: Your Skin, Your Health, Your Way.

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Reviews

From Dr. Clark’s Patients

I have been Dr. Clark’s patient for many years. Her kindness and care for her patients is evident from the moment you walk into this lovely office on E. 61st. St. Her professional manner sets the tone for her knowledgeable staff and assistants. She is a research scientist as well as a superb dermatologist who offers a full range of the latest procedures and technologies available in dermatological medicine. In addition, I admire and benefit from the information she offers on diet, exercise, and her concern for the well being of her patients.

Linda P.

New York, N.Y.

About the Dermatologist: Sheryl D. Clark, M.D., F.A.A.D.

With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Clark is a highly skilled specialist for various dermatological concerns. Whether you want to treat a cosmetic or medical concern, she fully devotes herself to each treatment.

If you require a treatment that is outside of the ones we offer, she still works with you to find the best option for you. She can recommend you to surgeons or other experts who will be able to safely and effectively treat your condition. Her “patients over profits” approach means that her goal is for you to get the treatment you need in order to feel and look better.

Location & Contact

Located in the Upper East Side, Manhattan

Office Address & Phone

109 E. 61st Street New York, NY 10065

212-750-2905
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To Our Very Dear Patients

The outbreak of COVID-19 has been evolving for more than a year now, and we have followed it on a daily basis to ensure your confidence and safety while in our office. The health and comfort of our patients and staff have been and will continue to be our highest priority. Our practice is closely monitoring the situation and strictly following the guidelines recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). We are seeing patients in person, as we know you need to be able to visit your doctors, as well as by telemedicine.

We take matters like this seriously and are taking every measure to prevent any illness in our practice, including, but not limited to:

  • We employ special filtering equipment that removes viral particles from the air including the flu virus and COVID-19. Our filters clean the air in each room 6 times per hour and remove particles down to 3 nm (the COVID-19 virus is 70 to 90 nm in size).
  • Sanitizing Stations are available to patients and visitors, and you will be asked to wash your hands/sanitize them with CLn, a non-drying, nontoxic product that kills more than 99.9% of coronavirus in 20 seconds even at a 50% dilution. We are pleased to offer samples of this product for every one of you to take home, to improve your health and safety even when you are not in our office.
  • Staff have been fully vaccinated or already had a mild case of COVID-19 or both.
  • Nonetheless, we also use hypochlorous spray (made from electrolyzed salt water and completely nontoxic but effective) in our noses and mouth, and eyes to eliminate any potential temporary carriage of cold or COVID-19 viruses from or to you or anyone who enters our office. We offer this to our patients as well, and we can give you information about how to buy online and use this at home for the safety of yourselves and your loved ones.
  • We sanitize frequently touched surfaces and equipment multiple times a day such as chairs, iPads, doorknobs, etc. with hypochlorous spray.
  • We screen all incoming patients and visitors in-person/by text prior to appointments.
  • We monitor our employees for any symptoms that may arise.
  • Our staff wash hands frequently with Cln wash and wear gloves.
  • We offer telemedicine services to all patients via Doxy.Me. Please follow this link:https://doxy.me/drsherylclark
  • Even before the pandemic, Dr. Clark had developed a protocol to optimize your immune system. She now has one specific to preventing COVID-19 infection as well. Provide us with your email, and we will send you a link where you can read about it and purchase quality supplements from an online store that she likes. Also, follow us on social media as we have many posts on this topic.

If you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone with a COVID-19 infection, please discuss this with us before coming to the office. The symptoms of this viral infection include fever, dry cough, sore throat, fatigue, and muscle aches. It feels similar to getting the flu, but it is not like coming down with a cold. Until flu season has ended, we recommend you have the flu shot, perhaps at a local pharmacy, as soon as possible if you have not already done so, to avoid confusion with COVID-19 infection. Any travel outside of the U.S. in the past 30 days must be disclosed to our office prior to your appointment.

Our practice will continue with normal business hours. We are here to serve your aesthetic needs as well. Patients have told us how much they appreciate this given how much free time they have at home, how busy they normally are, and how visible in a different way they now feel in virtual meetings, which can affect their career success. In addition, it seems being able to wear a mask or be at home is an advantage when having procedures with any downtime.

For more information, visit the CDC’s website for the latest news and safety tips on COVID-19. If we help each other, I am confident we will get through this challenge. New Yorkers have always been great in a crisis.

All the best to you and your good health from MD Skin Science and Sheryl Clark MD!

Insurance & Billing

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Dr. Clark is considered an in network provider with the following group plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield (Horizon, Anthem, & Empire), Oxford (Liberty & Freedom), United Healthcare and Cigna. Dr. Clark is a non-participating provider with Medicare. As a Medicare patient you pay a discounted Medicare fee at the time of service. We submit all claims to Medicare and the patients will be reimbursed directly by Medicare. Please allow 30-45 days for processing and reimbursement.

Dr. Clark does not participate with individual insurance plans purchased through the marketplace, exchange, or Medicaid. These plans include Brozne, Silver, or Gold tiers with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford/United Healthcare, or Cigna.

If you are not sure whether Dr. Clark is in your network, you can call the number for member services on the back of your insurance card to verify participation.

Some insurance companies require a referral from either your primary care physician or from your OB-GYN. If you have an Oxford plan that requires a referral you can request an electronic referral be entered in order to see Dr. Clark by speaking with either of these types of physicians. Dr. Clark’s provider ID for Oxford is P582109. If your Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance requires you to obtain a referral you can have a paper referral sent to our office at 212.888.0930. Dr. Clark’s provider ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield is 34E381. If a referral is required it must be obtained prior to your appointment in order for you to be seen.

Many insurance companies share the cost of services with their members. There are three ways a member will share responsibility for their visit. Some patients may have all three on a single plan.

Copay – Usually a fixed amount the patient pays for all visits. The patient copay can range from $5 – $75 or more.

Coinsurance – A coinsurance is a percentage of the “allowable” amount determined by the insurance company. This is usually anywhere from 10% – 50% of the total bill approved by their plan. Patient responsibility can vary from visit to visit and for this reason is not always collected at the time of service. A statement will be sent once the claim has been processed for what is the member responsibility.

Deductible – A deductible is annual preset dollar amount that must be paid by the member before insurance will pay for any services. Deductibles can range from $400-$4000 or more. With a deductible the patient will pay the full allowable amount determined by their insurance plan until 100% of their deductible is met.

Because we do not collect until insurance has processed the claim, we require all patient with a deductible to leave a credit card on file. Credit card authorizations are a guarantee of payment and will only be billed if a balance becomes delinquent by 30 days or more.

Once your claim has been processed you will receive an invoice for any responsibility not collected at the time of your appointment. Prompt payment is greatly appreciated.

Cash and checks are the preferred method of payment. We also accept all major credit cards. We accept Care Credit and Alphaeon credit for cosmetic procedures over $1000.00

Dermatology currently does not fall into the “annual preventative medicine visit” umbrella. All annual skin checks are subject to your copay, coinsurance, and or deductible. There are no billable CPT codes that meet the preventative care guidelines. This is not our policy nor preference but rather has been determined by the insurance carriers.

Please visit http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf09/skincancer/skincanrs.htm for more information.

Insurance pays for visits and procedures based on medical necessity. All medically necessary procedures and visits are billed to your insurance. When covered by the insurance carrier it will either be paid at the contracted rate and it may be subject to the copay, coinsurance, and/or deductible. If it is processed and applied to your deductible it has been “covered” by insurance.

We hope the answers above have been helpful.

We are happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please contact us via e-mail at [email protected] or call/text us at 212.750.2905 with any questions or concerns you may have regarding billing, appointments, or medical questions.

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Medicare as a Non-Participating Provider

A non-par provider is a Medicare provider who charged fees that have been set by Medicare but chooses to receive payment in a different method and amount than Medicare providers classified as participating. The non-par provider receives reimbursement for rendered services directly from their Medicare patients. They submit a bill to Medicare so the beneficiary may be reimbursed for the portion of the charges for which Medicare is responsible. The beneficiary will receive an explanation of benefits along with their check. Medicare will automatically forward the bill to any secondary insurance so that the patient can be reimbursed further, and according to their secondary plan rules.

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