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Unclaimed ProfileAbout EDELSTEIN
Based in New York, NY, David R. Edelstein, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. David graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1980. David is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows David provided 5,139 services to 3,695 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (212) 452-1500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1421 3RD AVE 4TH FLR
New York, NY 10028
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,139 services · 3,695 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
898 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
273 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
87 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
71 |
| Therapeutic fracture of nasal passages | Procedure | 30930 |
23 |
| Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30802 |
23 |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
19 |
| Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31267 |
18 |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
17 |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | Procedure | 30520 |
17 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Edelstein's specialty?
Dr. Edelstein is an otolaryngology in New York, NY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Edelstein?
Dr. Edelstein is listed at 1421 3RD AVE 4TH FLR, New York, NY 10028. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Edelstein?
The number on file is (212) 452-1500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Edelstein?
Dr. Edelstein's National Provider Identifier is 1063570083. 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. Edelstein's medical education?
Dr. Edelstein attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Edelstein have?
Dr. Edelstein has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Edelstein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Edelstein performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope; provides treatments such as test for eardrum and muscle function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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