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Dr. Susan Shin, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Susan Shin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shin’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Shin speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Shin typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Sensation Problems
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Disturbed Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shin typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Shin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shin's office located?

    Annenberg 2nd Floor

    5 E 98th St Fl 2

    New York, NY 10029

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    Dr. Susan Shin's Practice 2

    1 Gustave Levy Place Mount Sinai Emergency Room

    New York, NY 10029

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    Dr. Susan Shin's Practice 3

    1468 Madison Ave Fl 2

    New York, NY 10029

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

    Dr. Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871790105.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shin?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Shin's specialty?

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

    What does a Neurologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Susan Shin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shin is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Susan Shin accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Shin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Shin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Shin?

    Please contact Dr. Shin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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