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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friedman, Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Erica Friedman, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Friedman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friedman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friedman’s office at (212) 562-3917.
What languages does Dr. Friedman speak?
Dr. Friedman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Friedman treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Friedman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Friedman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Facial Melanoma
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Early Stage Trunk Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Malignant Facial Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Face
- Melanoma on Face
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Stage 0 Trunk Melanoma
- Non-invasive Trunk Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Melanoma in situ
- Early Melanoma
- Stage 0 Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4339: Malignant melanoma of other parts of face
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- D0359: Melanoma in situ of other part of trunk
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- D0361: Melanoma in situ of right upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Connective Tissue Neoplasm
- Soft Tissue Growth
- Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4819: Other specified neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
Also known as:
- Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Uncertain Neoplasm
- Growth of Unknown Nature
- Indeterminate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D487: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Neoplasm
- Soft Tissue Growth
- Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D481: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
Also known as:
- Malignant Skin Tumor of Trunk
- Skin Cancer
- Trunk Skin Cancer
- Skin Malignancy on Torso
- Torso Skin Tumor
- Cutaneous Trunk Neoplasm
- Malignant Skin Tumor
- Skin Malignancy
- Cutaneous Carcinoma
- Skin Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44599: Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of other part of trunk
- C4499: Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Right Leg or Hip
- Skin Cancer
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- MCC of Right Leg
- Right Leg Skin Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Right Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4A71: Merkel cell carcinoma of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Cancer in Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C779: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph node, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Friedman perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Erica Friedman may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Friedman's office.
Does Dr. Friedman accept my insurance?
Dr. Friedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 562-3917 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friedman accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Friedman in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Friedman's office located?
What is Dr. Friedman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891969580.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friedman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friedman
What is Dr. Erica Friedman's specialty?
Dr. Friedman is a Surgeon near New York, NY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Friedman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erica Friedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Erica Friedman accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Erica Friedman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erica Friedman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (212) 562-3917 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erica Friedman?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (212) 562-3917 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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