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Dr. David Moshe Friedel, MD

(David M. Friedel, MD)

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)
SUNY Upstate Medical University (1983)
Professional interests include: Wilson's disease, cryotherapy, polypectomy (polyp removal), and more.
1111 Franklin Avenue 1st Floor
Garden City, NY 11530

Dr. David Moshe Friedel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Garden City, NY specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1983 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. David Moshe Friedel, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Garden City.

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Office Locations

Address:

1111 Franklin Avenue 1st Floor
Garden City, NY 11530

Some issues Dr. David Moshe Friedel, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

  • Intestinal ulcers
  • Polyps
  • Bowel cancer
  • An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

  • Common warts
  • Genital warts
  • Skin tags
  • Age spots
  • Some skin cancers
  • Cervical cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Moshe Friedel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Garden City, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

aspiration 22
diagnostic procedures 133
doctor visit 137
gastrointestinal procedures 249
hospital care 303
image guided procedures 22
injections 18
inpatient care 303
minimally invasive procedures 298
minor procedures 22
preventive care 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 133
ultrasound (sonogram) 69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Moshe Friedel, MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 193
Ethnicity
Black / African American 43
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 276
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 22
Other 5
Age
85 and over 70
75 to 84 113
Less than 65 46
65 to 74 135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Moshe Friedel, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 39
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Education & Training

Dr. David Moshe Friedel, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1983. He completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (1983)

Residency: Maimonides Medical Center (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (1986)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

New York University
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Garden City

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 Moshe Friedel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Centerlight Healthcare, HIP, Multiplan, Cigna, First Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, POMCO Insurance Company, Tricare, VNS Choice Advantage, Oxford, Medicare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Sedgwick WTC, Elderplan, VA Community Care Network, GHI, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qualcare Inc., Railroad Medicare, WTC Health Program, HIP EPO, 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, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, 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, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, 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, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, Partners Health Plan Medicare, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., Aetna International, Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Centerlight Healthcare
HIP
Multiplan
Cigna
First Health
Aetna
United Healthcare
POMCO Insurance Company
Tricare
VNS Choice Advantage
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $2,081 SPYGLASS
$612 		General - Biliary Devices
$480 		RESOLUTION CLIP
$295 		Biliary Devices
$172 		GENERAL THERAPIES
$142 		Other
$379
Covidien LP $389 Bravo
$208 		Small Bowel
$181
EndoChoice, Inc. $272 Fuse Full Spectrum Endoscopy System
$272
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC $203 Overstitch
$109 		Overstitch and or LapBand
$94
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc. $181 Cellvizio
$181
Other $906 TERLIVAZ
$129 		GATTEX
$125 		Humira
$125 		Single Use Aspiration Needle NA-U200H
$114 		IBSRELA
$29 		Other
$385
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,483
Travel and Lodging $1,273
Consulting Fee $150
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $125

Biography

Dr. David Friedel specializes in adult gastroenterology and practices in Mineola, NY and Garden City, NY. His areas of expertise include the following: cryotherapy, rectal cancer, and polypectomy (polyp removal). He appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Dr. Friedel performed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Friedel is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

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