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Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD

Accepting New Patients

(William S. Breitbart, MD - MSK Psychiatrist)

(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry, Oncology (Cancer Care) and General Practice

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Professional interests include: depression, cancer pain, sleep problems, and more.

641 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022

(646) 888-0020

Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD is a psychiatrist in New York, NY specializing in psychiatry, oncology (cancer care) and general practice. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Office Locations

160 East 53rd Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10022

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1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065

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NewYork-Presbyterian

641 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022

(646) 888-0020

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Some issues Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The study's negative outcome continued a pattern of inconsistency with clinical trials of psychostimulants such as methylphenidate in patients with cancer or AIDS, owing in large part to challenges...”—"Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigue", MedPage Today, May 2024

“But the success of psychological interventions like meaning-centered psychotherapy - developed by Dr. William Breitbart at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and his colleagues to help terminal...”—"Opinion | On Coronavirus Lockdown? Look for Meaning, Not Happiness (Published 2020)", New York Times, April 2020

“Dr. William Breitbart, chairman of the psychiatry and behavioral sciences department at Memorial Sloan Kettering, described Dr. Holland in a statement as "a once in a generation influencer."”—"Jimmie Holland, Who Cared for the Cancer Patient's Mind, Dies at 89 (Published 2018)", New York Times, January 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	71
mental health therapy	176

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
mental health therapy	167

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	226
mental health therapy	227

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195
mental health therapy	166

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2016 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
mental health therapy	166

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	29
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2017 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	207
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
mental health therapy	203

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	37
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	220
mental health therapy	213

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	32
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	215
mental health therapy	217

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	25
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	274
mental health therapy	194

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	329
mental health therapy	268

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	18
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	358
mental health therapy	147

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	67
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY were mental health therapy, diagnostic evaluation, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic evaluation	71
doctor visit	242
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
mental health therapy	194

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	75
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and cancer.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	16
Cancer	40

Education & Training

Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed residency at Jacobi Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: psychiatry and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: Jacobi Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: psychiatry

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Fidelis Medicare Advantage, Horizon Medicare Advantage, Healthsmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Husky CT Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Carrum Health, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare) and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

Magnacare

Emblem Medicare Advantage

Oscar

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

Horizon Medicare Advantage

Healthsmart

United Healthcare

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Husky CT Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Carrum Health

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William S. Breitbart, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$9,540 $9,540

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$9,540

Biography

Dr. William Breitbart is a specialist in general practice, oncology (cancer care), and psychiatry. Dr. Breitbart's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has indicated that his clinical interests include psychosomatic medicine, depression, and cancer pain. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and NewYork-Presbyterian. He takes ConnectiCare, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Breitbart welcomes new patients at his office inNew York, NY as reported by NewYork-Presbyterian. Before completing his residency at Jacobi Medical Center, Dr. Breitbart attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. His distinctions include: New York Super Doctors; Castle Connolly: America s Top Doctor; and Jimmie Holland Award for lifetime contributions to psychiatric oncology, IPOS.