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Dr. Matthew Robbins, MD

Dr. Matthew Robbins, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Robbins, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Matthew S. Robbins, M.D. earned his B.S. from Yale University and his?M.D. from SUNY-Downstate College of Medicine. He completed his?neurology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine /?Montefiore Medical Center, where he was also a chief resident and then?a fellow in headache medicine at the Montefiore Headache Center. He?served on the faculty at Montefiore-Einstein for a decade, where?he was an Associate Professor of Neurology, Chief of Neurology at the?Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Director of Inpatient Services for the?Montefiore Headache Center, and Residency Associate Program Director. He joined Weill Cornell and New York-Presbyterian in 2018, where he is the Neurology Residency Program Director, an Associate Professor of Neurology, and the Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation Education Scholar.Dr. Robbins is a?Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the?American Headache Society (AHS), where he serves on the Board of Directors as President-Elect, chairs the Education Committee, and directs the national Resident?Education Program. He is currently the President-Elect of the New York?State Neurological Society. He has served on the editorial boards of Headache, Continuum, and?Current Pain and?Headache Reports and reviews for dozens of peer reviewed journals.Dr. Robbins regularly presents at national and international meetings?and has published widely on topics in neurology education and headache?including migraine, cluster headache, new daily persistent headache,?headache procedures, headache in pregnancy and the elderly, uncommon?primary and secondary headache disorders, and CSF leaks. He was lead editor for the?book Headache in the ?Neurology In Practice? series. He has won?awards including the Members? Choice award for the best publication in?the journal Headache, the Above and Beyond award from the AHS, two?AB Baker Teacher Recognition Awards from the AAN, neurology teaching awards at both Einstein and Weill Cornell, and the National Headache Foundation Lectureship Award. He has?led organizational initiatives related to headache including guidelines,?consensus statements, and quality measures. He is an active participant?in patient advocacy activities including Headache on the Hill, Neurology?on the Hill, and is a graduate of the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership?Forum of the AAN, where he has also served as an advisor and faculty member.?

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Robbins?

    Dr. Matthew Robbins, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Robbins empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Headache, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Robbins is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Robbins go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Montefiore Medical Center

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Robbins board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Robbins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Robbins speak?

    Dr. Robbins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Robbins treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Robbins diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Robbins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Other Migraine Types
    • Chronic Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Uncommon migraine
    • Atypical migraine
    • Complex migraine
    • Persistent Migraine with Aura
    • Long-term Migraine with Warning Signs
    • Chronic Classic Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E19: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43011: Migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • New Daily Persistent Headache
    • Cervicogenic Headache
    • Hemicrania Continua
    • Episodic Cluster Headache
    • Severe Long-lasting Headache After Injury
    • Headache
    • NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
    • Neck Headache
    • Headache from Neck Pain
    • Continuous Unilateral Headache
    • Chronic Daily Headache (one side)
    • Intermittent Cluster Headache
    • Recurrent Cluster Headache
    • Persistent severe post-traumatic headache
    • Chronic intractable post-concussion headache
    • Unrelenting headache after head trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
    • G4486: Cervicogenic headache
    • G4451: Hemicrania continua
    • G44011: Episodic cluster headache, intractable
    • G44321: Chronic post-traumatic headache, intractable

    Also known as:

    • Spontaneous Low Brain Fluid Pressure
    • Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
    • SIH
    • Spontaneous CSF Leak

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G96811: Intracranial hypotension, spontaneous

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Pain
    • Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Subjective Visual Disturbances
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Various vision problems
    • Unexplained vision issues
    • Unspecified vision symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5319: Other subjective visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    What procedures does Dr. Robbins perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Robbins performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Robbins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Robbins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Robbins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Robbins accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Robbins in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Robbins' office located?

    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program

    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program

    520 East 70th Street, Starr Pavilion, Suite 607

    New York, NY 10021

    (917) 300-0553

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Headache Society

    Fellow

    American Academy of Neurology

    Member

    International Headache Society

    Member

    What is Dr. Robbins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Robbins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902060668.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Robbins?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Robbins

    What is Dr. Matthew Robbins's specialty?

    Dr. Robbins is a Neurologist near New York, NY.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Matthew Robbins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Robbins is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Matthew Robbins accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Robbins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Robbins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Robbins's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Robbins?

    Please contact Dr. Robbins's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Robbins have?

    Dr. Matthew Robbins is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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