Physician Profile
Andrew A. Brief, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Brief
Based in Ridgewood, NJ, Andrew A. Brief, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery. Andrew graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2000. Andrew is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Andrew provided 2,076 services to 1,415 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (201) 445-2830
- Email not available
Practice Locations
85 S MAPLE AVE
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,076 services · 1,415 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
69 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
68 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | Procedure | 20902 |
17 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
17 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
384 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
278 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
413 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
388 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
146 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
107 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Brief's specialty?
Dr. Brief is an orthopaedic foot & ankle surgeon in Ridgewood, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Brief?
Dr. Brief is listed at 85 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Brief?
The number on file is (201) 445-2830. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Brief?
Dr. Brief's National Provider Identifier is 1841206653. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Brief's medical education?
Dr. Brief attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brief have?
Dr. Brief has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Brief known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brief performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and harvest of graft from large bone; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Brief's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Brief. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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