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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Placantonakis, Neurosurgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Placantonakis completed his residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Placantonakis is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Placantonakis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Placantonakis’s office at (212) 263-2441.
Where did Dr. Placantonakis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Ketteriing Cancer Center
Residency: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Medical School: New York University
Is Dr. Placantonakis board certified in Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2013
What languages does Dr. Placantonakis speak?
Dr. Placantonakis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Placantonakis treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Placantonakis 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. Placantonakis. 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:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
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:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
Does Dr. Placantonakis accept my insurance?
Dr. Placantonakis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-2441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Placantonakis accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Placantonakis 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Placantonakis' office located?
Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis' Primary Practice
560 1st Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-2441
What is Dr. Placantonakis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Placantonakis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174780498.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Placantonakis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Placantonakis
What is Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis's specialty?
Dr. Placantonakis 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. Placantonakis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Placantonakis is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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
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Is Dimitris Placantonakis accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Placantonakis's office at (212) 263-2441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dimitris Placantonakis?
Please contact Dr. Placantonakis's office at (212) 263-2441 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis have?
Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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