17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friedman, Orthopedic Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Darren Friedman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Friedman is fluent in English 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 at (212) 513-7711.
Where did Dr. Friedman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Robert Wood Johnson Med School New Jersey
Is Dr. Friedman board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Darren Friedman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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 Dr. Friedman treat?
As an Orthopedic 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:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Left Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
- Left rotator cuff rupture
- Left shoulder tendon tear
- Left shoulder muscle tear
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75102: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242D: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
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
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Joint Instability
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Joint Looseness
- Weak Right Shoulder Joint
- Right Shoulder Hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25311: Other instability, right shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Friedman perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Friedman 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. 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:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Synovectomy (Arthroscopic)
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
- Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Lining Removal
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for Synovium
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Keyhole shoulder surgery
- Shoulder scope loose body
- Arthroscopic foreign body removal (shoulder)
- Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29821: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, complete
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29819: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body
- 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope for Adhesions
- Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee Scope for Debris
- Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
- Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
- Knee Joint Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Distant Tendon Graft
- Tendon transfer from another site
- Autologous tendon graft
- Tendon transplant from leg or arm
- Tendon repair with graft
CPT Codes:
- 20924: Tendon graft, from a distance (eg, palmaris, toe extensor, plantaris)
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Does Dr. Friedman accept my insurance?
Dr. Friedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 513-7711 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Employer Direct Healthcare
Express Scripts
Geico
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Friedman's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Darren Friedman?
Dr. Friedman has appointments available at his New York, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
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 1790849925.
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. Darren Friedman's specialty?
Dr. Friedman is a Orthopedic Surgeon near New York, NY. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Friedman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Darren Friedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Stamford Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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
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Is Darren Friedman accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Darren Friedman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darren Friedman offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Friedman, or call (212) 513-7711 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Darren Friedman?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (212) 513-7711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Darren Friedman have?
Dr. Darren Friedman is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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