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Dr. Alan Freedman, MD

Great Neck, NY

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Freedman, Plastic Surgeon in Great Neck, NY?

    Dr. Alan Freedman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Great Neck, NY. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Freedman graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed his residency at Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Other Specialty; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Plastic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Plastic Surgery; Univ Of Ky Hosp, General Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery. Dr. Freedman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freedman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freedman’s office at (516) 487-6700.

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

    • Residency: Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Other Specialty; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Plastic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Plastic Surgery; Univ Of Ky Hosp, General Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    • Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts Med School

    Is Dr. Freedman board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Freedman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Freedman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Freedman treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Freedman 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. Freedman. 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:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis
    • Digital Tenosynovitis
    • Finger Tendonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6530: Trigger finger, unspecified finger

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-cancerous growth on face
    • Facial skin lesion
    • Benign facial mass
    • Facial skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2330: Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified part of face

    Also known as:

    • Open wound of a finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Finger cut
    • Finger gash
    • Skin tear on finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S61209A: Unspecified open wound of unspecified finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Cutaneous Malignancy
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Malignant Skin Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44300: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified part of face

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Freedman perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Freedman 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. Freedman. 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:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Complex Repair of Face Wounds
    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching
    • Eyelid Repair
    • Nose Laceration Repair
    • Lip Wound Surgery
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Rearrangement Procedure
    • Small Defect Skin Repair
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
    • Facial Feature Complex Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure Face
    • Reconstructive Surgery Face

    CPT Codes:

    • 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
    • Local Skin Flap
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Reconstruction (Local)
    • Adjacent Tissue Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
    • 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);

    Also known as:

    • Exploration of Penetrating Arm/Leg Wound
    • Extremity Wound Exploration
    • Deep Wound Check Arm/Leg
    • Penetrating Injury Exploration

    CPT Codes:

    • 20103: Exploration of penetrating wound (separate procedure); extremity

    Also known as:

    • Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Hand Lump Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Small Soft Tissue Tumor (Forearm/Wrist)
    • Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Arm or Elbow
    • Forearm Tumor Excision
    • Wrist Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Arm
    • Small Tumor Removal Forearm
    • Excision of subcutaneous tumor
    • Neck mass removal
    • Chest wall tumor surgery
    • Arm Tumor Excision
    • Elbow Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 25075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
    • 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
    • 24071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Broken Finger or Thumb Treatment with Manipulation
    • Phalangeal Fracture Reduction
    • Finger Bone Manipulation
    • Thumb Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 26725: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; with manipulation, with or without skin or skeletal traction, each

    Also known as:

    • Lateral Canthopexy
    • Eyelid Corner Tightening
    • Canthal Suspension
    • Lateral Canthal Repositioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 21282: Lateral canthopexy

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Nose
    • Nasal Fracture Surgery
    • Broken Nose Open Reduction
    • Rhinoplasty for Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 21325: Open treatment of nasal fracture; uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Freedman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Freedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 487-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Freedman accept in Great Neck, NY?

    Dr. Freedman in Great Neck, 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

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Freedman's office located?

    Dr. Alan Freedman's Primary Practice

    885 Northern Blvd

    Great Neck, NY 11021

    (516) 487-6700

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

    Dr. Freedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124023155.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freedman?

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

    What is Dr. Alan Freedman's specialty?

    Dr. Freedman is a Plastic Surgeon near Great Neck, NY. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Freedman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alan Freedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Freedman is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University 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 Alan Freedman accepting new patients in Great Neck, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Freedman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan Freedman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Freedman's office at (516) 487-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alan Freedman?

    Please contact Dr. Freedman's office at (516) 487-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Freedman have?

    Dr. Alan Freedman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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