30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. DiFiori, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. DiFiori?
Dr. John DiFiori, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. DiFiori empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Musculoskeletal Injuries, Orthopaedics-Non Surgical, Primary Care Sports Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. DiFiori is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. DiFiori go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U.C.L.A. Medical Center | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. DiFiori speak?
Dr. DiFiori and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. DiFiori typically treat?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. DiFiori 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. DiFiori. 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:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
What procedures does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. DiFiori typically perform?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. DiFiori performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. DiFiori. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. DiFiori accept my insurance?
Dr. DiFiori accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 606-1635 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. DiFiori accept in New York, NY?
Dr. DiFiori in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medical Mutual of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. DiFiori's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. DiFiori affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. DiFiori has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. DiFiori's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. DiFiori's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215950092.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. DiFiori?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. DiFiori