David Benjamin Frumberg, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

David Benjamin Frumberg is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in New Haven, CT with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(203) 785-2579New Haven, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

David Benjamin Frumberg, M.D. has been part of the New Haven medical community since 2011 in independent practice. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 2011, he brings 15+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

1 of 12 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in CTSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in New Haven15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1402dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1369

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

73.56/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

26.83%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+21.7 pts)

26.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

44

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

15

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

41

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $412

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+18%)52%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-20%)50%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+9%)27%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$87.2k received from industry

57 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 David Benjamin Frumberg's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2011

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 2011)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

47 College St Ste 221, New Haven, CT 06510-3209

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450658

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Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With David Benjamin Frumberg

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with David Benjamin Frumberg for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to New Haven 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 David Benjamin Frumberg

NPI records show Dr. Frumberg as active with telehealth listed in New Haven, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 785-2579.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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