Barry B. Cepelewicz M.D. Esq.

Partner/Director
Barry B. Cepelewicz

Barry B. Cepelewicz M.D. Esq.

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Barry B. Cepelewicz, M.D., Esq.  has been working with physicians and other health care professionals, including dentists, physical therapists, chiropractors, occupational and speech therapists, and a variety of alternative medicine providers, for over three decades.  A physician himself, Barry provides a unique perspective to providers and health care related entities in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters.  Practices, start-up companies and other health care related businesses continuously look to him for advice in regulatory, corporate, employment, real estate, compliance and IT matters.  He guides clients on a wide variety of strategic projects, including complex payor-provider relationships; affiliations and alliances with other providers and entities; acquisitions and mergers; development of internal ancillary services; concierge medicine; and electronic medical record and other IT issues.  Barry has been counselling health care related entities in eHealth, telehealth and telemedicine since the early 1990s and is recognized as an authority in this field.

Although primarily a transactional attorney, because of Barry’s background in medicine, he routinely represents health care professionals in audits and investigations, where the provider’s medical care is being questioned, whether by third party payors, state licensing entities, the Office of Attorney General or the Office of Inspector General.  Prior to joining Garfunkel Wild, Barry successfully represented physicians in medical malpractice lawsuits and other types of litigation, including the seminal qui tam whistle blower case of United States ex rel. Mikes v. Straus.

Barry also works with state and county medical and specialty societies and associations and is frequently called by their members for legal advice and to assist on state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the delivery of health care.

Barry is frequently asked to speak at CME provider seminars and at other health care related symposiums on multiple issues that are currently impacting the health care industry.  He also publishes extensively and for many years served as an Editorial Consultant for Medical Economics.

  • Sale of orthopedic, ophthalmology, dermatology and other specialty practices in private equity and other transactions.
  • Acting as general counsel to large multi-specialty group practices and ambulatory surgery centers.
  • Converted traditional medical practices to concierge practices.
  • Represented clients in certificate of need applications for purposes of practice expansion.
  • Worked with physicians and other healthcare professionals in creating intellectual property, including joint ventures between physicians and hospital systems, that would enable them to provide improved medical therapies.
  • Created management services organizations (MSOs) with multiple single or multi-specialty group practices for purposes of increasing costs efficiencies, promoting clinical integration and potentially advancing to full integration.
  • Negotiated the purchase of interests by management companies in surgery centers.
  • Advised remote monitoring companies on regulatory and compliance matters, including regarding potential disclosures of protected health information, which include conducting in-depth risk assessment evaluations.
  • Represented orthopedic surgeons in joint ventures with manufacturers of orthopedic devices to create prosthetic devices and/or new surgical techniques.
  • Represented home health agencies in collaboration agreements with skilled nursing facilities to ensure continuity and quality of care.
  • Advised practices which specialize in providing functional medicine services, particularly in their relationships with third party payors.
  • Represented a pathology company in the acquisition of pathology practices for the purpose of creating a multi-specialty pathology practice that provide services to large medical groups and hospitals.
  • Sale of a sleep center to a major health system.

June 6, 2024|Firm News

Garfunkel Wild’s Healthcare Rankings Rise Again in Chambers USA 2024

Garfunkel Wild continues to expand its Healthcare practice and lawyer recognition in Chambers USA 2024 annual rankings of America’s top law firms and lawyers. 

September 22, 2023|Firm News

Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Garfunkel Wild attorneys have once again been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers.

June 1, 2023|Awards

Garfunkel Wild Continues to Increase Health Care Rankings in 2023 Edition of Chambers USA

Garfunkel Wild continues to increase its Health Care practice and lawyer recognition in Chambers USA 2023 annual rankings of the foremost law firms and lawyers in the country. 

September 29, 2022|Awards

33 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named 2022 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-Three Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2022 New York Metro/Upstate New York Rising Stars.

June 22, 2022|Awards

Garfunkel Wild Continues to Increase its Healthcare Rankings In Chambers USA 2022

Garfunkel Wild continues to increase its Healthcare practice and lawyer recognition in Chambers USA 2022 annual rankings of the foremost law firms and lawyers in the country. Chambers & Partners conducts research that includes thousands of interviews with clients and peers, and determines rankings based on select criteria, including legal knowledge, experience, client service and effectiveness.

September 30, 2021|Awards

Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named 2021 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2021 New York Metro/Upstate New York Rising Stars.

May 21, 2021|Awards

Garfunkel Wild Continues to Increase its Healthcare Rankings in Chambers USA 2021

Garfunkel Wild Continues to Increase its Healthcare Rankings in Chambers USA 2021

November 13, 2020|Media Mentions

Barry Cepelewicz Quoted in Thomson Reuters 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine Article Entitled “The World Turned Upside Down” October 2020

In the October 2020 issue of Thomson Reuters 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers magazine, Barry Cepelewicz, M.D. Esq., was quoted in the article entitled “The World Turned Upside Down.”

October 28, 2020|Awards

Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named 2020 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2020 New York Metro/Upstate Rising Stars.

September 13, 2019|Awards

Thirty-Four Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-Four Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2019 New York Metro Rising Stars.

August 15, 2024|Firm News

38 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America 2025

Garfunkel Wild received prominent recognition in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. A total of 38 attorneys were honored with 59 individual recognitions across various practices and offices nationwide. Additionally, 3 Garfunkel Wild attorneys were distinguished as Lawyer of the Year, an accolade awarded to only one […]

October 24, 2024|Firm News

36 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has recognized 36 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys across a range of the firm’s practice areas to the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

September 17, 2024|Events

Your Employment Agreement: How to Best Protect You, Your Practice and Your Patients

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D. and Andrew Zwerling, will present "Your Employment Agreement: How to Best Protect You, Your Practice and Your Patients" at the Westchester County Medical Society Webinar on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. 

November 30, 2023|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons District 6 Meeting and Networking Event

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons District 6 Meeting and Networking Event.

September 20, 2023|Events

FCMA and HCMA Webinar – Is Private Equity Right for You?

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present "Is Private Equity Right for You?" at the Fairfield County Medical Association and Hartford County Medical Association's Webinar on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

September 9, 2023|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting & Symposium

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting & Symposium.

June 23, 2023|Alerts

Connecticut Modifies Physician Non-Compete Law, Extends Protections to APRNs and PAs

Effective July 1, 2023, Connecticut modifies its law governing physician covenants not to compete and extends non-compete protections to advanced practice registered nurses (“APRNs”) and physician assistants (“PAs”). Physicians, APRNs, PAs, and their employers will need to evaluate current non-competition provisions and revise, as needed, to comply with the new law.

April 20, 2023|Events

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – The FTC’S Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry B. Cepelewicz and Andrew L. Zwerling will present at Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar “The FTC’S Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?” on April 20, 2023.

March 30, 2023|Podcasts

The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes – What Does It Mean?

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced and released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to prohibit employers from entering into non-competes with workers, including independent contractors. 

November 10, 2022|Events

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – Optimizing the Use of Telehealth in Your Practice

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry B. Cepelewicz and Garfunkel Health Advisors’ will present at Fairfield County Medical Association’s Free Webinar “Optimizing the Use of Telehealth in Your Practice” on November 10, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET.

December 8, 2021|Events

Connecticut Orthopaedic Society Webinar “Is Private Equity Right for You?”

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry Cepelewicz and Kimberly Kempton-Serra will present at the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society/Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association Webinar “Is Private Equity Right For You?” on December 8, 2021 from 7-8pm.

November 7, 2020|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium

Barry Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium – November 7, 2020.

May 5, 2020|Events

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – Operating Your Practice in the COVID-19 ERA

Garfunkel Wild Partner/Director Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – ‘Operating Your Practice in the COVID-19 ERA” on May 5, 2020.

April 23, 2020|Events

Connecticut Orthopaedic Society (COS) Webinar – COVID-19 Crisis: How Can You Exit or Modify a Contract You Can No Longer Afford or Comply With?

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the COS Webinar – Covid-19 crisis: How Can You Exit Or Modify a Contract? On April 23, 2020.

February 26, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability”

Garfunkel Wild Partner/Directors Barry Cepelewicz will present the webinar “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability” on February 26, 2020.  This webinar is the first of our Telehealth webinar series.

September 21, 2019|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 NYSSOS Symposium & Annual Meeting – Concepts and Controversies in Orthopaedics in 2019: What You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

Barry C. Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 NYSSOS Symposium & Annual Meeting on September 21, 2019.

September 20, 2019|Events

Empire State Hematology & Oncology Society 2019 Annual Conference

Empire State Hematology & Oncology Society 2019 Annual Conference

March 27, 2019|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Webinar – Your Employment Agreement: How To Be Best Protected.

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Webinar – Your Employment Agreement: How to Be Best Protected.

March 6, 2019|Events

Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar– Creating a Medical Record that Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar – Creating a Medical Record that Protects Your Patients, Your Practice & You – March 6, 2019.

March 5, 2019|Events

American College of Surgeons (ACS) – New York Chapter’s Program – Optimizing Your Surgical Practice

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) – New York Chapter’s Program – Optimizing Your Surgical Practice – March 5, 2019.

Additional speaking & writing

Speeches and Events

  •  “The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?,” Fairfield County Medical Association and Hartford County Medical Association, (April 20, 2023)
  • “Best Practices for Medical Records: Cautionary Tales from the Front Lines”, Fairfield Counter Medical Association and Hartford County Medical Association, (June 21, 2022)
  • “Is Private Equity Right for You? Evaluating the Risks and Benefits,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, (February 2, 2022)
  •  “Is Private Equity Right for You? Evaluating the Risks and Benefits,” Connecticut Orthopedic Society; Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association, (December 8, 2021)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2021 Annual Meeting & Symposium, (October 21-23, 2021)
  • “Don’t Let Your Medical Records Be Used as a Weapon Against Your License and Practice!,” Hartford Hospital Residency Program (December 9, 2020)
  • “David v. Goliath? How to Effectively Fight a Third Party Payor Audit,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (November 7, 2020)
  • “Operating Your Medical Practice in the Covid-19 Era,” New York Chapter – American College of Surgeons (June 4, 2020)
  •  “Operating Your Medical Practice in the Covid-19 Era,” Medical Society of the State of New York (May 26, 2020)
  • “Telemedicine/Telehealth and Covid-19: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Potential Professional Medical Liability,” Fairfield County Medical Association; Hartford County Medical Association (May 21, 2020)
  • “Operating Your Medical Practice in the Covid-19 Era,” Fairfield County Medical Association; Hartford County Medical Association (May 14, 2020)
  • “Operating Your Medical Practice in the Covid-19 Era,” Fairfield County Medical Association; Hartford County Medical Association (May 5, 2020)
  • “The Covid-19 Crisis: How Can You Exit or Modify a Contract You Can No Longer Afford or Comply With,” Connecticut Orthopaedic Society (April 23, 2020)
  • “The Covid-19 Crisis: What Options Do You Have Regarding Your Employees and Contacts to Save Your Practice,” Fairfield County Medical Association; Hartford County Medical Association (April 7, 2020)
  • “What to Do When OPMC Comes Knocking At Your Door,” New York Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (March 3, 2020)
  • “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability,” Garfunkel Wild Telehealth Webinar Series (February 26, 2020)
  • “Don’t Let Your Medical Records Be Used as a Weapon Against Your License and Practice!,” Medical Society of the State of New York Third and Fourth District Fall Retreat (September 28, 2019)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 Annual Meeting & Symposium, (September 21, 2019)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” Empire State Hematology and Oncology Society Annual Conference (September 20, 2019)
  • “Creating a Medical Record That Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You,” Medical Society of the State of New York – Organized Medical Staff Section (April 11, 2019)
  • Creating a Medical Record That Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You,” American Association of Physician Indian Origin of Queens and Long Island, Inc. (April 7, 2019)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (March 27, 2019)
  • “Creating a Medical Record That Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You,” Fairfield County Medical Association (March 6, 2019)
  •  “Creating a Medical Record That Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You,” American College of Surgeons, New York Chapter, Albany, NY (March 5, 2019)
  • “Risk Management Strategies in Healthcare,” webinar sponsored by Physician’s Insurance Solutions for Hartford Hospital Residency Program, Hartford, CT (January 30, 2019)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” 20th Annual District III/IV Retreat – Medical Society of the State of New York (January 26, 2019)

Publications

  • Co-authored chapters entitled “Formation and Implementation of Private Physician Practices” and “Hospital Medical Staff Membership and Privileges: Rules for Attending Physicians and Hospital-Employed Physicians” in the Legal Manual for New York Physicians (Sixth Edition, 2020)
  • Co-authored chapters in the Legal Manual for New York Physicians (First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Editions)

Barry B. Cepelewicz, M.D., Esq.  has been working with physicians and other health care professionals, including dentists, physical therapists, chiropractors, occupational and speech therapists, and a variety of alternative medicine providers, for over three decades.  A physician himself, Barry provides a unique perspective to providers and health care related entities in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters.  Practices, start-up companies and other health care related businesses continuously look to him for advice in regulatory, corporate, employment, real estate, compliance and IT matters.  He guides clients on a wide variety of strategic projects, including complex payor-provider relationships; affiliations and alliances with other providers and entities; acquisitions and mergers; development of internal ancillary services; concierge medicine; and electronic medical record and other IT issues.  Barry has been counselling health care related entities in eHealth, telehealth and telemedicine since the early 1990s and is recognized as an authority in this field.

Although primarily a transactional attorney, because of Barry’s background in medicine, he routinely represents health care professionals in audits and investigations, where the provider’s medical care is being questioned, whether by third party payors, state licensing entities, the Office of Attorney General or the Office of Inspector General.  Prior to joining Garfunkel Wild, Barry successfully represented physicians in medical malpractice lawsuits and other types of litigation, including the seminal qui tam whistle blower case of United States ex rel. Mikes v. Straus.

Barry also works with state and county medical and specialty societies and associations and is frequently called by their members for legal advice and to assist on state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the delivery of health care.

Barry is frequently asked to speak at CME provider seminars and at other health care related symposiums on multiple issues that are currently impacting the health care industry.  He also publishes extensively and for many years served as an Editorial Consultant for Medical Economics.

  • Sale of orthopedic, ophthalmology, dermatology and other specialty practices in private equity and other transactions.
  • Acting as general counsel to large multi-specialty group practices and ambulatory surgery centers.
  • Converted traditional medical practices to concierge practices.
  • Represented clients in certificate of need applications for purposes of practice expansion.
  • Worked with physicians and other healthcare professionals in creating intellectual property, including joint ventures between physicians and hospital systems, that would enable them to provide improved medical therapies.
  • Created management services organizations (MSOs) with multiple single or multi-specialty group practices for purposes of increasing costs efficiencies, promoting clinical integration and potentially advancing to full integration.
  • Negotiated the purchase of interests by management companies in surgery centers.
  • Advised remote monitoring companies on regulatory and compliance matters, including regarding potential disclosures of protected health information, which include conducting in-depth risk assessment evaluations.
  • Represented orthopedic surgeons in joint ventures with manufacturers of orthopedic devices to create prosthetic devices and/or new surgical techniques.
  • Represented home health agencies in collaboration agreements with skilled nursing facilities to ensure continuity and quality of care.
  • Advised practices which specialize in providing functional medicine services, particularly in their relationships with third party payors.
  • Represented a pathology company in the acquisition of pathology practices for the purpose of creating a multi-specialty pathology practice that provide services to large medical groups and hospitals.
  • Sale of a sleep center to a major health system.

November 30, 2023

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons District 6 Meeting and Networking Event

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons District 6 Meeting and Networking Event.

September 20, 2023

FCMA and HCMA Webinar – Is Private Equity Right for You?

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present "Is Private Equity Right for You?" at the Fairfield County Medical Association and Hartford County Medical Association's Webinar on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

September 9, 2023

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting & Symposium

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting & Symposium.

June 23, 2023

Connecticut Modifies Physician Non-Compete Law, Extends Protections to APRNs and PAs

Effective July 1, 2023, Connecticut modifies its law governing physician covenants not to compete and extends non-compete protections to advanced practice registered nurses (“APRNs”) and physician assistants (“PAs”). Physicians, APRNs, PAs, and their employers will need to evaluate current non-competition provisions and revise, as needed, to comply with the new law.

April 20, 2023

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – The FTC’S Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry B. Cepelewicz and Andrew L. Zwerling will present at Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar “The FTC’S Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?” on April 20, 2023.

March 30, 2023

The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes – What Does It Mean?

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced and released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to prohibit employers from entering into non-competes with workers, including independent contractors. 

November 10, 2022

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – Optimizing the Use of Telehealth in Your Practice

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry B. Cepelewicz and Garfunkel Health Advisors’ will present at Fairfield County Medical Association’s Free Webinar “Optimizing the Use of Telehealth in Your Practice” on November 10, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET.

December 8, 2021

Connecticut Orthopaedic Society Webinar “Is Private Equity Right for You?”

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry Cepelewicz and Kimberly Kempton-Serra will present at the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society/Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association Webinar “Is Private Equity Right For You?” on December 8, 2021 from 7-8pm.

November 7, 2020

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium

Barry Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium – November 7, 2020.

May 5, 2020

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – Operating Your Practice in the COVID-19 ERA

Garfunkel Wild Partner/Director Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – ‘Operating Your Practice in the COVID-19 ERA” on May 5, 2020.

April 23, 2020

Connecticut Orthopaedic Society (COS) Webinar – COVID-19 Crisis: How Can You Exit or Modify a Contract You Can No Longer Afford or Comply With?

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the COS Webinar – Covid-19 crisis: How Can You Exit Or Modify a Contract? On April 23, 2020.

February 26, 2020

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability”

Garfunkel Wild Partner/Directors Barry Cepelewicz will present the webinar “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability” on February 26, 2020.  This webinar is the first of our Telehealth webinar series.

September 21, 2019

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 NYSSOS Symposium & Annual Meeting – Concepts and Controversies in Orthopaedics in 2019: What You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

Barry C. Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 NYSSOS Symposium & Annual Meeting on September 21, 2019.

September 20, 2019

Empire State Hematology & Oncology Society 2019 Annual Conference

Empire State Hematology & Oncology Society 2019 Annual Conference

March 27, 2019

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Webinar – Your Employment Agreement: How To Be Best Protected.

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Webinar – Your Employment Agreement: How to Be Best Protected.

March 6, 2019

Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar– Creating a Medical Record that Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar – Creating a Medical Record that Protects Your Patients, Your Practice & You – March 6, 2019.

March 5, 2019

American College of Surgeons (ACS) – New York Chapter’s Program – Optimizing Your Surgical Practice

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) – New York Chapter’s Program – Optimizing Your Surgical Practice – March 5, 2019.

September 17, 2024

Your Employment Agreement: How to Best Protect You, Your Practice and Your Patients

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D. and Andrew Zwerling, will present "Your Employment Agreement: How to Best Protect You, Your Practice and Your Patients" at the Westchester County Medical Society Webinar on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. 

September 17, 2024|Events

Your Employment Agreement: How to Best Protect You, Your Practice and Your Patients

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D. and Andrew Zwerling, will present "Your Employment Agreement: How to Best Protect You, Your Practice and Your Patients" at the Westchester County Medical Society Webinar on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. 

November 30, 2023|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons District 6 Meeting and Networking Event

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons District 6 Meeting and Networking Event.

September 20, 2023|Events

FCMA and HCMA Webinar – Is Private Equity Right for You?

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present "Is Private Equity Right for You?" at the Fairfield County Medical Association and Hartford County Medical Association's Webinar on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

September 9, 2023|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting & Symposium

Garfunkel Wild's Barry Cepelewicz, M.D., will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting & Symposium.

June 23, 2023|Alerts

Connecticut Modifies Physician Non-Compete Law, Extends Protections to APRNs and PAs

Effective July 1, 2023, Connecticut modifies its law governing physician covenants not to compete and extends non-compete protections to advanced practice registered nurses (“APRNs”) and physician assistants (“PAs”). Physicians, APRNs, PAs, and their employers will need to evaluate current non-competition provisions and revise, as needed, to comply with the new law.

April 20, 2023|Events

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – The FTC’S Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry B. Cepelewicz and Andrew L. Zwerling will present at Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar “The FTC’S Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?” on April 20, 2023.

March 30, 2023|Podcasts

The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes – What Does It Mean?

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced and released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to prohibit employers from entering into non-competes with workers, including independent contractors. 

November 10, 2022|Events

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – Optimizing the Use of Telehealth in Your Practice

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry B. Cepelewicz and Garfunkel Health Advisors’ will present at Fairfield County Medical Association’s Free Webinar “Optimizing the Use of Telehealth in Your Practice” on November 10, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET.

December 8, 2021|Events

Connecticut Orthopaedic Society Webinar “Is Private Equity Right for You?”

Garfunkel Wild’s Barry Cepelewicz and Kimberly Kempton-Serra will present at the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society/Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association Webinar “Is Private Equity Right For You?” on December 8, 2021 from 7-8pm.

November 7, 2020|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium

Barry Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium – November 7, 2020.

May 5, 2020|Events

Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – Operating Your Practice in the COVID-19 ERA

Garfunkel Wild Partner/Director Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the Fairfield County Medical Association Webinar – ‘Operating Your Practice in the COVID-19 ERA” on May 5, 2020.

April 23, 2020|Events

Connecticut Orthopaedic Society (COS) Webinar – COVID-19 Crisis: How Can You Exit or Modify a Contract You Can No Longer Afford or Comply With?

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the COS Webinar – Covid-19 crisis: How Can You Exit Or Modify a Contract? On April 23, 2020.

February 26, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability”

Garfunkel Wild Partner/Directors Barry Cepelewicz will present the webinar “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability” on February 26, 2020.  This webinar is the first of our Telehealth webinar series.

September 21, 2019|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 NYSSOS Symposium & Annual Meeting – Concepts and Controversies in Orthopaedics in 2019: What You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

Barry C. Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 NYSSOS Symposium & Annual Meeting on September 21, 2019.

September 20, 2019|Events

Empire State Hematology & Oncology Society 2019 Annual Conference

Empire State Hematology & Oncology Society 2019 Annual Conference

March 27, 2019|Events

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Webinar – Your Employment Agreement: How To Be Best Protected.

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Webinar – Your Employment Agreement: How to Be Best Protected.

March 6, 2019|Events

Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar– Creating a Medical Record that Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar – Creating a Medical Record that Protects Your Patients, Your Practice & You – March 6, 2019.

March 5, 2019|Events

American College of Surgeons (ACS) – New York Chapter’s Program – Optimizing Your Surgical Practice

Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) – New York Chapter’s Program – Optimizing Your Surgical Practice – March 5, 2019.

Additional speaking & writing

Speeches and Events

  •  “The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?,” Fairfield County Medical Association and Hartford County Medical Association, (April 20, 2023)
  • “Best Practices for Medical Records: Cautionary Tales from the Front Lines”, Fairfield Counter Medical Association and Hartford County Medical Association, (June 21, 2022)
  • “Is Private Equity Right for You? Evaluating the Risks and Benefits,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, (February 2, 2022)
  •  “Is Private Equity Right for You? Evaluating the Risks and Benefits,” Connecticut Orthopedic Society; Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association, (December 8, 2021)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2021 Annual Meeting & Symposium, (October 21-23, 2021)
  • “Don’t Let Your Medical Records Be Used as a Weapon Against Your License and Practice!,” Hartford Hospital Residency Program (December 9, 2020)
  • “David v. Goliath? How to Effectively Fight a Third Party Payor Audit,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (November 7, 2020)
  • “Operating Your Medical Practice in the Covid-19 Era,” New York Chapter – American College of Surgeons (June 4, 2020)
  •  “Operating Your Medical Practice in the Covid-19 Era,” Medical Society of the State of New York (May 26, 2020)
  • “Telemedicine/Telehealth and Covid-19: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Potential Professional Medical Liability,” Fairfield County Medical Association; Hartford County Medical Association (May 21, 2020)
  • “Operating Your Medical Practice in the Covid-19 Era,” Fairfield County Medical Association; Hartford County Medical Association (May 14, 2020)
  • “Operating Your Medical Practice in the Covid-19 Era,” Fairfield County Medical Association; Hartford County Medical Association (May 5, 2020)
  • “The Covid-19 Crisis: How Can You Exit or Modify a Contract You Can No Longer Afford or Comply With,” Connecticut Orthopaedic Society (April 23, 2020)
  • “The Covid-19 Crisis: What Options Do You Have Regarding Your Employees and Contacts to Save Your Practice,” Fairfield County Medical Association; Hartford County Medical Association (April 7, 2020)
  • “What to Do When OPMC Comes Knocking At Your Door,” New York Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (March 3, 2020)
  • “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability,” Garfunkel Wild Telehealth Webinar Series (February 26, 2020)
  • “Don’t Let Your Medical Records Be Used as a Weapon Against Your License and Practice!,” Medical Society of the State of New York Third and Fourth District Fall Retreat (September 28, 2019)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 Annual Meeting & Symposium, (September 21, 2019)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” Empire State Hematology and Oncology Society Annual Conference (September 20, 2019)
  • “Creating a Medical Record That Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You,” Medical Society of the State of New York – Organized Medical Staff Section (April 11, 2019)
  • Creating a Medical Record That Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You,” American Association of Physician Indian Origin of Queens and Long Island, Inc. (April 7, 2019)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (March 27, 2019)
  • “Creating a Medical Record That Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You,” Fairfield County Medical Association (March 6, 2019)
  •  “Creating a Medical Record That Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You,” American College of Surgeons, New York Chapter, Albany, NY (March 5, 2019)
  • “Risk Management Strategies in Healthcare,” webinar sponsored by Physician’s Insurance Solutions for Hartford Hospital Residency Program, Hartford, CT (January 30, 2019)
  • “Your Employment Agreement. How to Be Best Protected,” 20th Annual District III/IV Retreat – Medical Society of the State of New York (January 26, 2019)

Publications

  • Co-authored chapters entitled “Formation and Implementation of Private Physician Practices” and “Hospital Medical Staff Membership and Privileges: Rules for Attending Physicians and Hospital-Employed Physicians” in the Legal Manual for New York Physicians (Sixth Edition, 2020)
  • Co-authored chapters in the Legal Manual for New York Physicians (First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Editions)
Education
J.D.,
New York University School of Law,
1991,

M.D.,
Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
1986,

B.A.,
New York University,
1982,
  • magna cum laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa
,
Bar Admissions

Connecticut

New Jersey

New York

Court admissions

Connecticut State Courts

New York Supreme Court

New Jersey Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Court of Appeals: Second Circuit

U.S. District Court: Southern District of New York

U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York

U.S. District Court: District of Connecticut

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Fairfield County Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Professional Associations
  • Westchester County Bar Association (Past Chair, Hospital/Physician/Health Care Law Committee)
  • American Health Law Association
  • American Telemedicine Association
AWARDS & RANKINGS
  • Best Lawyers in America® – Litigation – Health Care (2025) and Health Care Law (2025)
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business – Healthcare (2021-2023)
  • Super Lawyers – New York Metro (2009-2024)