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Dr. Loren Fishman, MD

Dr. Loren Fishman, MD

Physiatrist

New York, NY

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fishman, Physiatrist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Loren Fishman, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Fishman graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Psychiatry. Dr. Fishman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fishman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fishman’s office at (212) 472-0077.

    Where did Dr. Fishman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Psychiatry | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program

    • Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

    Is Dr. Fishman board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Loren Fishman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Fishman speak?

    Dr. Fishman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Fishman typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fishman 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. Fishman. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified

    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:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Fishman typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fishman 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. Fishman. 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

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Fishman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fishman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 472-0077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fishman accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Fishman in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State Farm Insurance

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fishman's office located?

    Dr. Loren Fishman's Primary Practice

    133 E 58th St Ste 811

    New York, NY 10022

    (212) 472-0077

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    What is Dr. Fishman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Fishman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205970142.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fishman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fishman

    What is Dr. Loren Fishman's specialty?

    Dr. Fishman 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 Dr. Loren Fishman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fishman is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 Dr. Loren Fishman accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Loren Fishman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Loren Fishman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fishman's office at (212) 472-0077 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Loren Fishman?

    Please contact Dr. Fishman's office at (212) 472-0077 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fishman's office located?

    Dr. Fishman's office is located in New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Loren Fishman have?

    Dr. Loren Fishman is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.