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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friedman, Internist in Newtown, CT?
Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newtown, CT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Friedman graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Friedman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friedman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friedman’s office at (203) 270-1077.
Where did Dr. Friedman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Friedman board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Friedman speak?
Dr. Friedman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Friedman typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Raynaud Phenomenon
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon
- Raynaud's Disease
- Raynaud's Syndrome
- Cold Fingers and Toes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7300: Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene
Also known as:
- Rectal Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Rectum Cancer Test
- Anal Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1212: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Friedman typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Friedman may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Friedman accept my insurance?
Dr. Friedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 270-1077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friedman accept in Newtown, CT?
Dr. Friedman in Newtown, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1023048899.
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. Jeffrey Friedman's specialty?
Dr. Friedman is a Internist near Newtown, CT.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Friedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare Manchester Memorial Hospital, Danbury Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Griffin Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jeffrey Friedman accepting new patients in Newtown, CT?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Friedman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Friedman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (203) 270-1077 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Friedman?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (203) 270-1077 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Friedman have?
Dr. Jeffrey Friedman is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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