About Me
Ever since I was in elementary school, I have been passionate about science. I also wanted to help others, so I decided to become a doctor. During medical school, I discovered the importance of radiology. Imaging can help doctors diagnose disease and detect early cancer. I became interested in breast cancer screening because it saves lives.
As a radiologist specializing in breast imaging, I interpret mammograms and use various imaging methods—including tomosynthesis, ultrasound, and MRI—to evaluate breast masses, nipple discharge, and swelling. I diagnose breast cancer as well as benign breast conditions, such as cysts and fibroadenomas. I also diagnose high-risk lesions, such as atypical ductal hyperplasia and atypical lobular hyperplasia.
I perform breast-imaging procedures, including biopsies of suspicious areas in the breast. These include ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and core needle biopsy. I also perform stereotactic biopsy, which is guided by mammography, and MRI-guided biopsy. In addition, I perform needle localizations, using imaging to identify abnormal breast tissue, which surgeons remove. My goal is to make these procedures as pain- and stress-free as possible.
I work with mammography and ultrasound technicians, as well as nurse navigators, to provide comprehensive care to our patients. Our center, NYU Langone Radiology—NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. We offer breast tomosynthesis, also known as three-dimensional mammography, which helps to identify hidden breast lesions—especially in women with dense breasts.
I pride myself on providing compassionate, high-quality care. I enjoy getting to know my patients and seeing them for their annual mammograms. Some patients are nervous when they come in for imaging tests. I always explain the findings and provide reassurance.
In addition to caring for patients, I teach residents. I also contribute to educational exhibits at national meetings.
Credentials
Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiology at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology, 2010
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, NY), Breast Imaging, 2011
- Residency, Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, NY), Diagnostic Radiology, 2010
- MD from State University Of New York, 2005
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO/EPO
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Agewell
- Agewell
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Amidacare
- Amidacare
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS
- Empire BCBS Top Tier
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Care to Care
- Care to Care
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Centerlight
- Centerlight
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Centers Plan For Healthy Living
- Centers Plan for Healthy Living
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Cigna
- Cigna EPO/POS
- Cigna PPO
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ElderPlan
- ElderPlan
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Emblem
- Emblem Select Care Exchange
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield MediBlue
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Fidelis
- Fidelis Child Health
- Fidelis Exchange
- Fidelis Medicaid
- Fidelis Medicare
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GHI
- GHI CBP
- GHI HMO
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HIP
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP Child Health
- HIP EPO/PPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP Medicaid
- HIP Medicare
- HIP POS
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Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
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Healthfirst
- Healthfirst
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Hotel Trades
- Hotel Trades
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Humana
- Humana Medicare
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Local 1199
- Local 1199 PPO
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Longevity Health Plan
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare
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MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
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Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MetroPlus
- MetroPlus Child Health
- MetroPlus Exchange Plans
- MetroPlus Medicaid
- MetroPlus Medicare
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MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan
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Oscar
- Oscar
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Oxford
- Oxford Exchange
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Medicare
- Oxford Metro
- Oxford Mosaic
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PHP
- PHP
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Railroad Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
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Senior Whole Health
- Senior Whole Health
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Tricare
- Tricare
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UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Top Tier
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US
- US Department of Labor
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United Healthcare
- UHC Medicare Complete Choice Regional PPO
- United Healthcare Compass Exchange /CareCore / Charter
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VNS
- Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare
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Village Caremax
- Village Caremax
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WTC Health Program
- WTC Health Program
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WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
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Workers Comp
- Workers Comp
Irina Rapoport, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Radiology Associates
259 1st Street, Basement level, Mineola, NY 11501
Publications
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Kalantarova, Sofya; Mickinac, Nathan; Santhosh, Sharon; Malik, Swati; Surovitsky, Marie; Madsen, Laura; Rapoport, Irina; Lee, Cindy; Hoffmann, Jason C
Current problems in diagnostic radiology. 2021 Sep-Oct; 50(5):734-737
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Harnessing the Power of Low-tech Collaborative Learning
Sheth, Monica; Samreen, Naziya; Rapoport, Irina; Slanetz, Priscilla J.; Fornari, Alice; Lewis, PetraJournal of breast imaging. 2020; 2(6):609-614