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- 1301 57Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
About Dr. Edelstein
Based in Brooklyn, NY, David M. Edelstein, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. David graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2001. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 22,124 services to 3,377 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of hand, 2 views, and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views. NPI 1720036809 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (718) 283-8927
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1301 57TH STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
22,124 services · 3,377 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
297 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand | Procedure | 26145 |
146 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
76 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm (radius) bone at the wrist area on the thumb side of the wrist without manipulation | Procedure | 25600 |
57 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
52 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
52 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
50 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Closed treatment of broken hand bone | Procedure | 26600 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon | Procedure | 20612 |
23 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Edelstein's specialty?
Dr. Edelstein is an orthopedic surgeon in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Edelstein?
Dr. Edelstein is listed at 1301 57Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. 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 (718) 283-8927. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Edelstein?
Dr. Edelstein's National Provider Identifier is 1720036809. 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 Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Edelstein have?
Dr. Edelstein has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, 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 injection into tendon or ligament, repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand and injection of carpal tunnel; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, 2 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 11-12 studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Edelstein's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Edelstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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