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Dr. Santosh Murthy, MD

Dr. Santosh Murthy, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murthy, Neurocritical Care Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Santosh Murthy currently serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College and is also the Associate Chief of the Division of Neurocritical Care at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell. Dr. Murthy earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College in India. He completed his Neurology residency from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also served as chief resident. He subsequently went on to do a fellowship in Neurocritical Care at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also has a Masters in Public Health from the University of Texas. Dr. Murthy is board certified in ?Neurology. He is the author of numerous publications and the recipient of several awards and scholarships.

    What languages does Dr. Murthy speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Murthy typically treat?

    As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Murthy 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. Murthy. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    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:

    • 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:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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

    Does Dr. Murthy accept my insurance?

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

    Dr. Murthy 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Murthy's office located?

    Neurology - Upper East Side

    Neurology - Upper East Side

    520 East 70th Street

    Starr Pavilion, 607

    New York, NY 10021

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

    Dr. Murthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861626962.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murthy?

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

    What is Dr. Santosh Murthy's specialty?

    Dr. Murthy is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near New York, NY.

    What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?

    Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.

    Is this Dr. Santosh Murthy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Murthy is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Queens 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

    When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Santosh Murthy accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Santosh Murthy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Santosh Murthy offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Santosh Murthy?

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

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