Alan Ditchek, MD
Also practices: INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Alan Ditchek, MD has been part of the Brooklyn medical community since 2005 in independent practice. With 45+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Brooklyn area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5760dNPPES updated 2010-07-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2516 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229-3916
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.43%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
1.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
272
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
411
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,472
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $383k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$308 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alan Ditchek's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Virtual Specialist Care With Alan Ditchek
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alan Ditchek for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Brooklyn required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alan Ditchek
Dr. Ditchek is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 769-0444.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alan Ditchek
Practice Location
2516 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229-3916
Mailing Address
2516 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229-3916
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