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Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: chronic daily headache, myofascial pain, migraine, and more.

108 W 39th Street Suite 1601
New York, NY 10018

(646) 559-4659

Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD is an interventional pain specialist in New York, NY specializing in interventional pain medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

108 W 39th Street Suite 1601
New York, NY 10018

(646) 559-4659

(917) 633-4365

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1099 Targee Street
Staten Island, NY 10304

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NYU Langone Health

222 East 41st Street 9th Floor
Nyu Langone Neurology Associates, NY 10017

(212) 263-7744

(212) 263-7721

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Some issues Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD in 2018

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD in 2019

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD in 2020

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	41
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD in 2023

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD in 2024

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD.

**Gender**
Female	3
Male	1

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	12

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1998. She completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Licensed In: New York

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP EPO, First Health, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, United Healthcare Medicare HMO, AARP, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, Aetna POS, United Healthcare Navigate, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, HealthSpring, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Surest, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Aetna EPO (American Express employer), Health Net of California, Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange, Global Excel, NYC Employees PPO Plan, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, AXA Assistance USA, Aetna Medicare Signature Care HMO, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, UMR GEHA, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, Screen Actors Guild, Aetna Open Access NYU Langone Care Plan (NY University Employees), Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, Oscar Gold Edge Exchange, Aetna Advantage Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, Global Health, Oscar Secure, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, Aetna Value Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees), US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., HIP Optum Health, CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Oscar Silver Edge Exchange, Aetna International, Medicare Part A and B, MVP Preferred EPO, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Out of State or Region, Aetna Meritain Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Allied, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, Aetna NY University Retiree Medical Plan, AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, WTC Health Program and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HIP EPO

First Health

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

TRICARE

Anthem

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Aetna Open Access EPO

United Healthcare Medicare HMO

AARP

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

Guardian

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP HMO

Aetna Medicare

HIP Child Health Plus

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

Aetna POS

United Healthcare Navigate

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Aetna Indemnity

Great-West Healthcare

Golden Rule

Community Care Network (CCN)

Trustmark

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Permanente

GHI HMO

CIGNA PPO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Indemnity

Elderplan

Medicaid Managed Care

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Local 1199 PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

HealthSpring

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Special Needs

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

Teamsters Allied Benefits

Surest

Apwu Health Plan

Christian Brothers Services

Qualcare Inc

Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange

Insurance Design Administrators

Aetna EPO (American Express employer)

Health Net of California

Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange

Global Excel

NYC Employees PPO Plan

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1

American Plan Administrators

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

AXA Assistance USA

Aetna Medicare Signature Care HMO

Nippon Life-Aetna

Fiserv Health

UMR GEHA

Mutual of Omaha

UMR

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange

Screen Actors Guild

Aetna Open Access NYU Langone Care Plan (NY University Employees)

Meritain Health

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

Administrative Concepts

Oscar Gold Edge Exchange

Aetna Advantage Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees)

BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY

BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

River Spring Medicare HMP SNP

NY Fire Department - WTC

Aetna POS (American Express Employer)

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Health Republic of New Jersey

Nippon Life Ins Co

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

New York Hotel Trades

Global Health

Oscar Secure

Nippon Life of America-Aetna

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

Aetna Value Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees)

US Life Insurance Company

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Wlny-TV Inc.

HIP Optum Health

CenterLight Healthcare PACE

Oscar Silver Edge Exchange

Aetna International

Medicare Part A and B

MVP Preferred EPO

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

BCBS Out of State or Region

Aetna Meritain Health

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

IUOE Local 14-14B

Chesterfield Resources Inc

Diversified Administration Corporation

VNS NY Choice Select Health

WellNet

Aetna Student Plan

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

Allied

Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual

Qualcare Direct

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Professional Benefit Admin

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Wellfleet-NYU Student

Starmark

Aetna NY University Retiree Medical Plan

AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

WTC Health Program

BCBS Federal Program

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD has an average of 2.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

2.33

Overall Rating

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2019-09-04

Not worth the 1 Star that I gave her, but the system required a rating. Got stuck with this neurologist unfortunately after my doctor at this facility left. She was extremely unprofessional, condescending & rude...never looked at me, just looked at her computer reading my file. Even said "Oh, haven't seen you in a while - good to see you".  To which I responded "you've never seen me as I'm not your patient, I'm a former patient of another doctor from this facility". She said that she wasn't going to treat me as my file said that my blood pressure was high on my last visit over 6 months ago. She never took my present blood pressure or gave me my recent blood test results. Basically left me with no meds/refills for my migraines of over 15 years!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Audrey L. Halpern, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$73,032 Aimovig $55,333	$17,699
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.	$47,975 Symbravo $47,842	SUNOSI $5	$128
Lilly USA, LLC	$33,951 EMGALITY $21,117	REYVOW $403	ZEPBOUND $17	$12,415
Lundbeck LLC	$25,569 VYEPTI $25,553	ONFI $16
AbbVie Inc.	$21,920 UBRELVY $17,826	QULIPTA $2,809	BOTOX $1,262	VRAYLAR $22
Other	$110,133 NURTEC ODT $29,019	UBRELVY $20,281	AJOVY $20,214	BOTOX $12,661	TROKENDI XR $8,568	Other $19,391

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$166,290
Honoraria	$59,027
Food and Beverage	$40,584
Consulting Fee	$29,807
Travel and Lodging	$16,268
Other	$604

Biography

Dr. Audrey Halpern is a physician who specializes in interventional pain medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Her patients gave her an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: trigger point injection, onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic), and intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri). Dr. Halpern is affiliated with NYU Langone Health. Dr. Halpern appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and more. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Yale University.