Your Visit to BigAppleSkin Dermatology 

Our office is located at 30 Central Park South (same as West 59th Street), between 5th and 6th Avenue, on the second floor.

Appointments can be booked by calling 212-751-0577.

If you must cancel, please provide us with at least 48 hours notice via telephone or e-mail, or you will be responsible for a cancellation fee. Your courtesy will allow us to accommodate another patient.

 Registration Forms 

Please download and fill out the registration forms prior to your visit to BigAppleSkin Dermatology.

Please print them out and fill them out completely. Make sure to let us know how you heard of Dr. Hellman, the name of your primary care and/or referring physician and please be as detailed as possible. Please leave all signatures and dates open; you will fill those out when you arrive in the office.

 Fees, Payment and Insurance 

All charges including co-pay, deductible and coinsurance charges are due at the time of visit.

 We accept cash, checks, money orders, Visa and Master Card (credit card charges carry a minimum of $30). We do not accept American Express.

If you have health insurance, please be sure to bring your insurance card with you. If we are unable to verify eligibility, you will be responsible for the charges for services provided. Please help us to help you avoid such unnecessary inconveniences.

If your insurance policy requires that you obtain a pre-certification or a referral, you must do so prior to the time of your appointment. Failure to provide a valid referral will result in unnecessary charges. Remember: referrals are your responsibility! Please keep track of your referrals. If you have any questions, our diligent staff will be glad to help. To find out if you need a referral, simply call the Member Services department of your insurance.

After your initial visit, we ask that you notify the office promptly any time there is any change in your contact and/or insurance information. This is crucial so that your insurance coverage can be utilized on your behalf and that we can notify you of scheduling and other changes if necessary.

Payments for cosmetic procedures are due in full at the time of your visit. Please note that cosmetic procedures are NOT covered by the insurance.

We participate in:

• Medicare
• Empire BC / BS
• 1199
• Aetna USHC
• Beech Street
• Cigna
• GHI
• HealthNet
• HIP
• Magna Care
• Multiplan
• P.H.C.S.
• United HealthCare

 Telephone Calls 

We encourage you to call with questions. Our staff is well trained to answer most of your calls, but will forward to Dr. Hellman any calls requiring her personal attention.

 E-mail Contact 

 Prescription Refills 

Prescription refills are handled during office hours, when we have full access to your medical records. Refills are not filled on holidays, weekends, or if you have not been seen for more than six months.

 Location 

Conveniently located on the same block as The Plaza Hotel, BigAppleSkin Dermatology is situated directly across from Central Park, near accessible public transportation, shopping, restaurants and movie theaters.

 Directions 

By Subway: Take the N,R,W train to 5^th Avenue stop. Take the #4, #5, #6 to 59^th St. stop or the F train to 57^th St. Take the #1, #9, A, B, C, D to Columbus Circle (59^th St.)

By Bus: M30, as well as the Yorkville cross-town bus and the M5 from Broadway reach our office. Please check for periodic changes in bus routes.

By Taxi: Central Park South (West 59^th Street) between 5^th & 6^th Aves.