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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendelsohn, Physiatrist in New York, NY?
Dr. Edward Mendelsohn, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Mendelsohn graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at St Vincent's Medical Center Program. Dr. Mendelsohn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendelsohn’s office at (212) 213-0007.
Where did Dr. Mendelsohn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent's Medical Center Program
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Mendelsohn board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Mendelsohn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Mendelsohn speak?
Dr. Mendelsohn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Mendelsohn typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Mendelsohn 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. Mendelsohn. 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:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Mendelsohn typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Mendelsohn may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Mendelsohn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mendelsohn accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendelsohn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 213-0007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendelsohn accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Mendelsohn in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Where is Dr. Mendelsohn's office located?
Dr. Edward Mendelsohn's Primary Practice
214 W Houston St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 213-0007
What is Dr. Mendelsohn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendelsohn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003905662.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendelsohn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendelsohn
What is Dr. Edward Mendelsohn's specialty?
Dr. Mendelsohn is a Physiatrist near New York, NY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Edward Mendelsohn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendelsohn is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center 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
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Is Edward Mendelsohn accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Edward Mendelsohn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Mendelsohn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendelsohn's office at (212) 213-0007 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Mendelsohn?
Please contact Dr. Mendelsohn's office at (212) 213-0007 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Mendelsohn have?
Dr. Edward Mendelsohn is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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