Andrea Nissenbaum
Andrea Nissenbaum is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Andrea Nissenbaum practices as part of a group internist practice in Brooklyn, NY. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 1980, she brings 46+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and schizophrenia.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6897dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2601 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11235-7745
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
36
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
76
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,854
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $337k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Schizophrenia.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Andrea Nissenbaum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1980)
Mailing address
2636 E 64th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234-6816
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Andrea Nissenbaum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Andrea Nissenbaum for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — 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 Andrea Nissenbaum
Dr. Nissenbaum 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) 616-4408.
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 Andrea Nissenbaum
Practice Location
2601 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11235-7745
Mailing Address
2636 E 64th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234-6816
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