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Dr. David Friedmann, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Friedmann, Otologist & Neurotologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. David Friedmann, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Friedmann is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friedmann’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friedmann’s office at (212) 263-5565.

    What languages does Dr. Friedmann speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Friedmann typically treat?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Friedmann 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. Friedmann. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Nerve hearing loss
    • Inner ear hearing loss
    • Permanent hearing loss
    • Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
    • Middle Ear Hearing Loss
    • Outer Ear Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
    • H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Friedmann typically perform?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Friedmann 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. Friedmann. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Device Implantation
    • Hearing Implant Procedure
    • Inner Ear Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Stapedectomy
    • Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Stapedotomy
    • Middle Ear Bone Surgery
    • Hearing Restoration Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
    • Middle Ear Surgery
    • PORP/TORP Placement
    • Hearing Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
    • 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Nerve Function Test
    • Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies
    • Electroneuronography (ENoG)
    • Facial Nerve Study
    • Facial Paralysis Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92516: Facial nerve function studies (eg, electroneuronography)

    Also known as:

    • Composite Skin Graft (Ear/Nose)
    • Ear Reconstruction Graft
    • Nose Reconstruction Graft
    • Full Thickness Composite Graft
    • Complex Skin Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15760: Graft; composite (eg, full thickness of external ear or nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area

    Does Dr. Friedmann accept my insurance?

    Dr. Friedmann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-5565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cascade Comprehensive Care

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Friedmann's office located?

    Skirball

    240 E 38th St

    New York, NY 10016

    (212) 263-5565

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    Dr. David Friedmann's Practice 2

    240 E 38th St Fl 14

    New York, NY 10016

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    Dr. David Friedmann's Practice 3

    560 1st Ave

    New York, NY 10016

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

    Dr. Friedmann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063656296.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friedmann?

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

    What is Dr. David Friedmann's specialty?

    Dr. Friedmann is a Otologist & Neurotologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Otologist & Neurotologist do?

    An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions.

    Is this Dr. David Friedmann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Friedmann is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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

    When to see an Otologist & Neurotologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Otologist & Neurotologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Friedmann accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. David Friedmann is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Friedmann offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Friedmann's office at (212) 263-5565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Friedmann?

    Please contact Dr. Friedmann's office at (212) 263-5565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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