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Dr. Junichi Yamamoto, MD

Dr. Junichi Yamamoto, MD

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yamamoto, Neurosurgeon in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Junichi Yamamoto, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Yamamoto completed his residency at Neurological Surgery - Mie University School of Medicine Tsu-City, MI Japan. Dr. Yamamoto is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamamoto’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamamoto’s office at (716) 887-5200.

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

    • Fellowship: Endovascular Surgery - SUNY at Buffalo Buffalo, NY

    • Residency: Neurological Surgery - Mie University School of Medicine Tsu-City, MI Japan

    • Medical School: Mie University, School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yamamoto board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Junichi Yamamoto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery since 1999

    What languages does Dr. Yamamoto speak?

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

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does Dr. Yamamoto treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Yamamoto 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. Yamamoto. 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:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    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:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Moyamoya Disease
    • Brain Malformations
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Moyamoya disease
    • Moyamoya Syndrome
    • Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I675: Moyamoya disease

    What procedures does Dr. Yamamoto perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Yamamoto 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. Yamamoto. 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)
    • Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
    • 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
    • Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
    • Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
    • Subclavian Artery Catheterization
    • 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
    • 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the 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:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Innominate Artery Angiography

    CPT Codes:

    • 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Does Dr. Yamamoto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yamamoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 887-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yamamoto accept in Albany, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yamamoto's office located?

    Dr. Junichi Yamamoto's Primary Practice

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (716) 887-5200

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    Dr. Junichi Yamamoto's Practice 2

    3 Gates Cir

    Buffalo, NY 14209

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

    Dr. Yamamoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811199367.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yamamoto?

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

    What is Dr. Junichi Yamamoto's specialty?

    Dr. Yamamoto is a Neurosurgeon near Albany, 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. Yamamoto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Junichi Yamamoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yamamoto is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Glens Falls Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, A.O. Fox Hospital 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 Junichi Yamamoto accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Junichi Yamamoto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Junichi Yamamoto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office at (716) 887-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Junichi Yamamoto?

    Please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office at (716) 887-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Junichi Yamamoto have?

    Dr. Junichi Yamamoto is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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