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Dr. Alexander Ramos, MD, PHD

Dr. Alexander Ramos, MD, PHD

New York, NY

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramos, Neurosurgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ramos is a fellowship-trained endovascular neurosurgeon. He dedicates his practice to diseases of the cerebrovascular system and diseases treated with minimally invasive image-guided procedures. His expertise includes brain hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and fistulas, venous sinus stenosis, vertebral body fractures, and stroke. He obtained his MD and PhD from the University of California, San Francisco, completed his neurosurgical residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell medical center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and completed additional fellowship training at Weill Cornell. His research focuses on developing new techniques for the delivery of therapeutics to the central nervous system.

    What languages does Dr. Ramos speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ramos treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ramos 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. Ramos. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aneurysm
    • Aneurysms
    • Artery Bulge
    • Blood Vessel Widening
    • Vascular Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I729: Aneurysm of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fluid Leak
    • CSF Leak
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9600: Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Ramos perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ramos 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. Ramos. 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:

    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Therapeutic Spinal Puncture
    • CSF Drainage
    • Lumbar Puncture for Fluid Drainage
    • Guided Spinal Tap

    CPT Codes:

    • 62329: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter); with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Also known as:

    • Targeted Drug Delivery to Brain Blood Vessels
    • Intracranial Drug Infusion
    • Endovascular Brain Therapy
    • Cerebral Arterial Infusion
    • Brain Catheter Drug Delivery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61650: Endovascular intracranial prolonged administration of pharmacologic agent(s) other than for thrombolysis, arterial, including catheter placement, diagnostic angiography, and imaging guidance; initial vascular territory

    Also known as:

    • Prolonged Medicine Delivery to Brain Arteries (Additional Area)
    • Intracranial drug infusion
    • Brain artery pharmacotherapy
    • Endovascular brain medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 61651: Endovascular intracranial prolonged administration of pharmacologic agent(s) other than for thrombolysis, arterial, including catheter placement, diagnostic angiography, and imaging guidance; each additional vascular territory (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Ramos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramos 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. Ramos accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ramos 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

    • Centene

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ramos' office located?

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

    710 West 168th Street

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Ramos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942663372.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramos?

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

    What is Dr. Alexander Ramos's specialty?

    Dr. Ramos is a Neurosurgeon near New York, NY. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Ramos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexander Ramos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ramos is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Alexander Ramos accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    No, Dr. Alexander Ramos is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Ramos offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Ramos?

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

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