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Brian Pekkerman, DO

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pain Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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64 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very concerned with my problem very understanding and explained options in detail

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very thorough, kind, respectful

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He communicates very clearly

    • Reviewed on May 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Pekkerman always has a smile on his face, is courteous, answers my questions patiently and reviews my MRI’s, etc., with me. He is an attentive listener.

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Pekkerman is very knowledgeable. He explains whats wrong and possible ways to fix it to alleviate the pain. He kind, thoughtful and compassionate. He cares about his patients.

    • Reviewed on May 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very pleasant informs u of your issues with resolution's

    • Reviewed on May 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    he talks to me and asks if I have any questions for him

    • Reviewed on May 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Pekkerman is a very intelligent compassionate Physician He fully explains all situations and possible outcomes. He is also caring and never rushes through a visit. Chronic pain is very difficult to live with and Dr Pekkerman truly cares about my condition. I highly recommend him

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    The care of the Dr is fantastic

    • Reviewed on May 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Knowledgeable took his time and explained everything

    • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Explains everything. Caring physician.

    • Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Pekkerman listens to my concerns and addresses them and explains his treatment plan.

    • Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He kindnesses very nice . Very helpful when it comes down to my pain .

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was compassionate, seems to care about patient.

    • Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was very professional,he made me feel comfortable,he answered my questions in a non hurried manner. He listened to my concerns ,He informed me of procedures before they were done and the possibility of different types of outcome from the procedure.

    • Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Caring and very knowledgeable

    • Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Pekkerman is kind, caring and compassionate.

    • Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Pekkerman gives me the time I need to communicate with him and he listens. He develops the treatment plan with my input and concerns addressed. I know that if he runs late, he will not rush me through my appointment. His staff follows up with me in a timely matter.

    • Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He’s very competent and helped me

    • Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    His knowledge, professionalism and detailed information is why I will recommend him.

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  • About Brian Pekkerman, DO

    Dr. Brian Pekkerman is an interventional pain medicine physician and chief of integrative pain medicine. He treats a wide range of spine and musculoskeletal conditions using multidisciplinary approaches. He completed residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation and fellowship training in interventional pain and sports medicine.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Pekkerman partners with patients to improve function, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Licenses

    NY, 299741

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1629494570

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology

    Residency

    • Suny Downstate Medical Center