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Dr. Frimmit Forman, MD

New York, NY

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Forman, Diagnostic Radiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Frimmit Forman, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Forman completed her residency at North Shore Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Diagnostic Radiology; Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine. Dr. Forman is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forman’s office at (212) 590-2900.

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

    • Residency: North Shore Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Diagnostic Radiology; Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine | Montefiore Med Center

    Is Dr. Forman board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Frimmit Forman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Forman speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    What conditions does Dr. Forman treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Forman 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. Forman. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump in Right Breast Overlapping Quadrants
    • Lump in Left Breast (Multiple Areas)
    • Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
    • Lump in Upper Outer Left Breast
    • Lump in Upper Inner Left Breast
    • Lump in Lower Outer Left Breast
    • Lump in Upper Inner Right Breast
    • Lump in Lower Outer Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Lump in right breast multiple areas
    • Right breast mass overlapping
    • Palpable mass right breast
    • Mass in left breast multiple quadrants
    • Left breast lump overlapping areas
    • Nodule in left breast widespread
    • Lump in right breast upper outer
    • Right breast mass upper outer
    • Palpable mass right upper outer breast
    • Mass in upper outer left breast
    • Nodule in left breast upper outer
    • Mass in upper inner left breast
    • Nodule in left breast upper inner
    • Mass in lower outer left breast
    • Nodule in left breast lower outer
    • Mass in upper inner right breast
    • Nodule in right breast upper inner
    • Mass in lower outer right breast
    • Nodule in right breast lower outer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6315: Unspecified lump in the right breast, overlapping quadrants
    • N6325: Unspecified lump in the left breast, overlapping quadrants
    • N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
    • N6321: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper outer quadrant
    • N6322: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper inner quadrant
    • N6323: Unspecified lump in the left breast, lower outer quadrant
    • N6312: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper inner quadrant
    • N6313: Unspecified lump in the right breast, lower outer quadrant

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Calcium Spots on Mammogram
    • Unclear Mammogram
    • Mammography
    • Mammograms
    • Breast calcifications
    • Mammogram calcifications
    • Calcium deposits in breast
    • Inconclusive breast screening
    • Mammogram needs further testing
    • Uncertain mammogram result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R921: Mammographic calcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast
    • R922: Inconclusive mammogram

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cyst
    • Fibrocystic Breast Changes
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast lump (cystic)
    • Fluid-filled breast sac
    • Cystic breasts
    • Fibrocystic disease
    • Lumpy breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6001: Solitary cyst of right breast
    • N6012: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast
    • N6002: Solitary cyst of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Cystic Breast Changes in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Fibrocystic right breast
    • Diffuse breast cysts right side
    • Right breast cystic disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6011: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Dense Breasts
    • Fibroglandular breast tissue
    • Dense breast tissue
    • High breast density

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R92323: Mammographic fibroglandular density, bilateral breasts

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Heterogeneous Density in Both Breasts on Mammogram
    • Dense Breasts (Bilateral)
    • Unevenly Dense Breasts
    • Mammographic Heterogeneous Bilateral Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R92333: Mammographic heterogeneous density, bilateral breasts

    What procedures does Dr. Forman perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Forman 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. Forman. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 19082: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including stereotactic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Marker Placement
    • Localization device insertion
    • Percutaneous tissue marking
    • Biopsy site marker placement
    • Radioactive seed placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 10035: Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Does Dr. Forman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 590-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Forman 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

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Forman's office located?

    Dr. Frimmit Forman's Primary Practice

    1176 5th Ave

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 590-2900

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    Dr. Frimmit Forman's Practice 2

    3201 Kings Hwy

    Brooklyn, NY 11234

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    Dr. Frimmit Forman's Practice 3

    281 1st Ave Fl 2

    New York, NY 10003

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

    Dr. Forman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902806425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forman?

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

    What is Dr. Frimmit Forman's specialty?

    Dr. Forman is a Diagnostic Radiologist near New York, NY. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Forman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Frimmit Forman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Forman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Frimmit Forman accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Frimmit Forman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frimmit Forman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forman's office at (212) 590-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frimmit Forman?

    Please contact Dr. Forman's office at (212) 590-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Frimmit Forman have?

    Dr. Frimmit Forman is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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