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Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, physical therapy treatment, sports health, and more.

37 Union Square W Third Floor
New York, NY 10003

(212) 750-1110

Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD is a physiatrist in New York, NY specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

Address:

37 Union Square W Third Floor
New York, NY 10003

Address:

41 Evergreen Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10304

Address:

425 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Address:

New York, NY 10003

Some issues Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, 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.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	356
hospital care	733
injections	18
inpatient care	733
nursing home care	1647

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	40
Hispanic	80
Asian	225
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	284
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	33
Cancer	18

doctor visit	364
hospital care	280
inpatient care	280
nursing home care	1763

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	47
Hispanic	51
Asian	151
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	275
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	33
Cancer	16

aspiration	32
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	457
injections	32
nursing home care	2010

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	960

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1126
Black	96
Hispanic	130
Asian	102
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	508
85 and over	490
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	28
Cancer	20

aspiration	45
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	494
injections	45
nursing home care	2080

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	54
Hispanic	61
Asian	56
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	265
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	33
Cancer	19

aspiration	29
doctor visit	416
injections	29
nursing home care	2198

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	50
Hispanic	61
Asian	45
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	226
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	30
Cancer	18

aspiration	23
doctor visit	399
injections	23
manual therapy	1878
nursing home care	2246
rehabilitation	1879

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	62
Hispanic	48
Asian	39
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	211
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	33
Cancer	20

aspiration	20
doctor visit	386
injections	20
manual therapy	2003
nursing home care	2298
rehabilitation	2003

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	55
Hispanic	60
Asian	36
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	258
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	34
Cancer	23

doctor visit	147
manual therapy	685
nursing home care	2711
rehabilitation	695

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	40
Hispanic	32
Asian	21
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	165
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	43
Cancer	18

doctor visit	170
nursing home care	5115

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY were nursing home care, rehabilitation, manual therapy and hospital care.

aspiration	27
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	355
hospital care	506
injections	27
inpatient care	506
manual therapy	1522
nursing home care	2452
rehabilitation	1525

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	67
Non-Hispanic White	445
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	52
Other	16

**Age**
85 and over	217
75 to 84	211
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at St. Vincent's Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1992)

Residency: St. Vincent's Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2007)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

NYU Langone Health

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. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, CIGNA Medicare, Oxford Liberty, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Medicare, Elderplan, Aetna POS, Oxford Freedom, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Medicaid, GHI CBP, Oxford Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, HIP HMO, HIP Child Health, HIP Access II, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, HIP Access I, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, HIP Family Health, HIP Medicare, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Local 1199 PPO, GHI HMO, Aetna Indemnity, PHP, Aetna PPO/EPO and Village Caremax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward Joel Mendelsohn, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Medicare

Oxford Liberty

CIGNA PPO

Aetna Medicare

Elderplan

Aetna POS

Oxford Freedom

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP Medicaid

GHI CBP

Oxford Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

HIP HMO

HIP Child Health

HIP Access II

Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO

HIP Access I

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

HIP Family Health

HIP Medicare

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Local 1199 PPO

GHI HMO

Aetna Indemnity

PHP

Aetna PPO/EPO

Village Caremax

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$35 ORTHOVISC $35
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$26 EUFLEXXA $26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$62

Biography

Dr. Edward Mendelsohn is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He has indicated that his clinical interests include musculoskeletal (orthopedic) rehabilitation, sports health, and stroke rehabilitation. He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, CIGNA Plans, and more. Dr. Mendelsohn's education and training includes medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and residency at St. Vincent's Hospital. His professional affiliations include NewYork-Presbyterian and NYU Langone Health. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.