Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friedman, Ophthalmologist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Ilana Friedman, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Friedman graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed her residency at Montefiore Med Center. Dr. Friedman is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friedman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friedman’s office.
Where did Dr. Friedman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore Med Center | Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Friedman board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Ilana Friedman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Friedman speak?
Dr. Friedman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Friedman treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, 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:
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Inward Turning Eye
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Eye Curvature Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Squamous Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Scaly eyelid inflammation
- Dandruff-like eyelids
- Chronic blepharitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01021: Squamous blepharitis right upper eyelid
- H01024: Squamous blepharitis left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Severe nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Pathologic myopia
- High myopia
- Progressive nearsightedness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
- H04129: Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Convergence disorder
- Eye teaming problem
- Near vision difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5111: Convergence insufficiency
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Atopic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Defective Stereoscopic Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Poor depth perception
- Lack of 3D vision
- Stereopsis defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5332: Fusion with defective stereopsis
Which procedures does Dr. Friedman perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ilana Friedman may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friedman accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Friedman in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
National Benefit Fund
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 1427139856.
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. Ilana Friedman's specialty?
Dr. Friedman is a Ophthalmologist near Bronx, NY. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Friedman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ilana Friedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System 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 Ilana Friedman accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ilana Friedman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ilana Friedman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ilana Friedman?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ilana Friedman have?
Dr. Ilana Friedman is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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