Dr. Howard Friedman, MD
Cardiology•Male•Age 80
Dr. Howard Friedman, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State U, School of Medicine - Buffalo medical school in 1966. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown and NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Friedman to book an appointment.
Brooklyn Hospital Center
121 Dekalb Ave Brooklyn, NY 11201Healthgrades Provider Compare™
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Friedman is affiliated with NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Friedman's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friedman performs Electrocardiogram (EKG) more than 24% of his peers
Dr. Friedman performs this procedure more than 24% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friedman treats Heart Disease more than 21% of his peers
Dr. Friedman treats this condition more than 21% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friedman treats Hypertensive Heart Disease more than 21% of his peers
Dr. Friedman treats this condition more than 21% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr. Friedman's conditions and procedures:
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Heart Disease
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Kawasaki Disease
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Syncope
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
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Dr. Friedman accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
- Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
- Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- EmblemHealth
- Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- HealthFirst
- ABCD HMO
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4.8
Based on 4 ratings
| 5 Stars | 75% | (3) |
| 4 Stars | 25% | (1) |
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Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Friedman to family and friends is 4.75 out of 5
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiology
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
Languages
- English
- Russian
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Howard Friedman, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Howard Friedman, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Friedman frequently treats Electrocardiogram (EKG), Heart Disease, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Friedman treats.
Where is Dr. Howard Friedman, MD's office located?
Dr. Friedman's office is located at 121 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Howard Friedman, MD speak?
Dr. Friedman speaks Russian and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. Howard Friedman, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Friedman has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.53% Patient Experience Rating, 16% lower than the national average
6 Awards Received
73% Patient Experience Rating, 4% higher than the national average
16 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ (2020)
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