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Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Darren J. Friedman, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Trauma

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Professional interests include: bursitis, shoulder surgery, knee surgery, and more.

19 Beekman Street
New York, NY 10038

(212) 513-7711

Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD is a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.

Office Locations

170 William Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10038

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19 Beekman Street
New York, NY 10038

(212) 513-7711

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Some issues Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
hip imaging	18
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
musculoskeletal imaging	71
X-rays	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	236
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
musculoskeletal imaging	69
X-rays	69

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	29
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	217
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
musculoskeletal imaging	46
X-rays	46

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	16
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	19
X-rays	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	42
Hispanic	24
Asian	22
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	36
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	27
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	15
Hispanic	18
Asian	17
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	31
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	214
hospital care	13
injections	15
inpatient care	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	15
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	22
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2019 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	209
hospital care	15
injections	16
inpatient care	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
doctor visit	170
hospital care	11
injections	32
inpatient care	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2021 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	189
hospital care	13
injections	19
inpatient care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	13
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2022 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	213
hospital care	14
injections	25
inpatient care	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	16
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	198
hip imaging	18
hospital care	15
injections	21
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	51
X-rays	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	93
Male	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	103
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	37
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: orthopedic surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Residency: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: orthopedic surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

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. Darren Jay Friedman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), UnitedHealthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Great-West Healthcare and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

UnitedHealthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Great-West Healthcare

Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Darren Jay Friedman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$194,708 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $38,135	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $22,387	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $10,473	ARTHREX $7,108	CAPITAL CONSUMABLES CONSUMABLES RF BRF $1,575	Other $115,030
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$20,776 Coblation Wands $9,808	Other Endoscopy $6,442	Topaz $2,724	Sports Med Knee $389	Regeneten $232	Other $1,181
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.	$2,372 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $245	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $127	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $106	$1,895
Stryker Corporation	$470 Gamma $103	T2 ALPHA $67	Dall-Miles $50	ADAPT $34	Asnis $21	Other $194
SUVON SURGICAL LLC	$303 $303
Other	$503 Exparel $175	Juggerknot $67	VIMOVO $28	U2, PSA, UTF, U-MOTION II $18	$214

**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	$142,769
Consulting Fee	$37,282
Travel and Lodging	$27,499
Food and Beverage	$10,231
Education	$1,350

Biography

Dr. Darren Friedman is a specialist in orthopedic trauma and sports medicine. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Friedman's areas of expertise include AC joint injury (shoulder separation), sports health, and knee arthroscopy. He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. He takes Great-West Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY. His education and training includes medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He has received distinctions including New York Super Doctors and New York Rising Stars.