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Dr. David Zeltsman, MD

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

2800 Marcus Avenue Suite 200
Lake Success, NY 11042

(516) 622-6150

Dr. David Zeltsman, MD is a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY specializing in thoracic surgery. Dr. David Zeltsman, MD is affiliated with Optum East and Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery at New Hyde Park.

Office Locations

270-05 76th Avenue Oncology Building, 3rd Floor
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

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Optum East

2800 Marcus Avenue Suite 200
Lake Success, NY 11042

(516) 622-6150

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"If somebody requires prolonged intubation and, even worse, requires prone positioning, all this becomes quite problematic, to say the least," said Dr. David Zeltsman, the chief of thoracic surgery...”—"COVID-19 Survivor Who Nearly Died From Breathing Complications Thanks Doctors Who Saved Her", CBS News, October 2020

“"In our mind, it will allow us to address any complexity of the airways because our bio-printing technology will not be limited to just manufacturing a tube," Dr. David Zeltsman, chief of thoracic...”—"3D bioprinting offers minimally invasive surgery options", Fox News, May 2015

“"If one is not careful, those very endings get damaged and then the vocal cords do not work," chief thoracic surgeon Dr. David Zeltsman said.”—"Girl Who Had Rare Windpipe Tumor Removed Recovering", CBS New York, May 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

thoracic surgery procedures

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

VATS lobectomy

By Affordability:

lymph node excision

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. David Zeltsman, MD performed more thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, and VATS lobectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lymph node excision that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	71
dissection	19
doctor visit	297
excision	42
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
lobectomy	17
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	130
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	97
dissection	15
doctor visit	350
excision	59
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	185
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	34
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	38
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
bronchoscopy	83
diagnostic procedures	13
dissection	13
doctor visit	369
excision	36
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
lobectomy	17
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	136
minor procedures	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	67

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	25
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	51
Dementia	13
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
bronchoscopy	72
diagnostic procedures	20
dissection	22
doctor visit	344
excision	43
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	114
minor procedures	20
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	70

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	56
Hispanic	24
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	68
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	100
dissection	25
doctor visit	341
excision	44
lobectomy	17
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	138
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	36
Hispanic	15
Asian	14
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	35
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	109
dissection	21
doctor visit	409
excision	43
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	140
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	59

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	39
Hispanic	12
Asian	19
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	32
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	24
aspiration	14
bronchoscopy	108
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	14
dissection	23
doctor visit	446
excision	58
gastrointestinal procedures	24
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	203
minor procedures	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	99

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	29
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	34
bronchoscopy	68
catheterization	34
dissection	32
doctor visit	426
excision	58
gastrointestinal procedures	34
lobectomy	24
lymph node procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	157
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	32
Hispanic	15
Asian	16
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
bronchoscopy	15
catheterization	13
dissection	39
doctor visit	322
excision	80
gastrointestinal procedures	13
lobectomy	30
lymph node procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	123
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	110

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	28
Hispanic	12
Asian	15
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	27
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
bronchoscopy	15
catheterization	13
dissection	31
doctor visit	427
excision	71
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lobectomy	17
lymph node procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	101
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	88

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	25
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	25
bronchoscopy	11
catheterization	25
dissection	42
doctor visit	500
excision	81
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lobectomy	35
lymph node procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	152
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	116

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	32
Hispanic	11
Asian	21
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	41
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and excision.

anastomosis	21
aspiration	15
bronchoscopy	68
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	25
doctor visit	384
excision	55
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lobectomy	20
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	143
minor procedures	15
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	227
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	114
85 and over	32
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Zeltsman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Zeltsman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	10
Cancer	52

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Zeltsman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Optum East

Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery at New Hyde Park

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. David Zeltsman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: EmblemHealth (GHI), Humana, Healthfirst, United Healthcare, EmblemHealth (HIP), Senior Whole Health, EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC, Cigna, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, Wellcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ), NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Elderplan, Medicaid, MagnaCare, Medicare, VNS Health, Railroad Medicare, Fidelis, Centers Plan for Healthy Living, Humana Military (Tricare), Longevity Health Plan, Aetna, VillageCareMax, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS), Anthem HealthPlus, Northwell Direct, AmidaCare, CenterLight, WTC (World Trade Center Program), Oxford, Hamaspik, US Family Health Plan, 1199 SEIU and Partners Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Zeltsman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

EmblemHealth (GHI)

Humana

Healthfirst

United Healthcare

EmblemHealth (HIP)

Senior Whole Health

EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC

Cigna

Affinity by Molina Healthcare

Wellcare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)

NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)

Elderplan

Medicaid

MagnaCare

Medicare

VNS Health

Railroad Medicare

Fidelis

Centers Plan for Healthy Living

Humana Military (Tricare)

Longevity Health Plan

Aetna

VillageCareMax

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)

Anthem HealthPlus

Northwell Direct

AmidaCare

CenterLight

WTC (World Trade Center Program)

Oxford

Hamaspik

US Family Health Plan

1199 SEIU

Partners Health Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$137,362 MATRIXRIB $50,736	EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) $21,888	Harmonic $17,370	ENSEAL Product Family $14,482	HARMONIC Product Family $14,049	Other $18,838
Ethicon Inc.	$33,197 ENSEAL Product Family $10,646	HARMONIC Product Family $6,782	Biosurgicals $2,812	Echelon; Endopath $2,060	EVICEL $938	Other $9,959
Medtronic, Inc.	$4,290 Signia $4,290
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,102 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,102
Covidien LP	$1,579 Interventional Lung Solutions $1,579
Other	$3,321 Olympus Respiratory Accessories $703	Respiratory Products $598	ENSEAL $515	HEMOBLAST Bellows $261	Photofrin $251	Other $992

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$158,148
Travel and Lodging	$15,373
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,290
Food and Beverage	$4,040

Research Payments

Dr. David Zeltsman, MD has received 26 research payments totaling $197,636.

Biography

Dr. David Zeltsman specializes in thoracic surgery and practices in Great Neck, NY, Lake Success, NY, and New Hyde Park, NY. He is professionally affiliated with Optum East. Dr. Zeltsman has an open panel in LAKE SUCCESS, NY according to Optum East.