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Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in pediatric neurosurgery. In addition he sees certain adult patients with congenital neurosurgical conditions. Compassionate clinical care, research, and education are all central to his philosophy as a neurosurgeon and physician.His clinical expertise includes Chiari malformation, all forms of tethered spinal cord, pediatric brain tumors and congenital neurosugery into adulthood.?As creator and director of the Chiari CARE program, Dr. Greenfield has developed an international reputation caring for children and adults with Chiari malformation, tethered cord, syringomyelia, and other associated conditions such as craniocervical instability, CSF leaks, and hydrocephalus as part of a large multidisciplinary team.Dr. Greenfield is a strong proponent of the unique concept of transitional or congenital neurosurgery ? caring for patients with specific conditions from childhood through adulthood.BLOG POST: Patients As Partners?Dr. Greenfield writes about the importance of engaging and empowering even his youngest patientsDr. Greenfield also directs the pediatric skull base surgery program, evaluating and removing tumors of the pituitary gland region and skull base such as craniopharyngiomas with minimally invasive endoscopic tools. Dr. Greenfield is also an expert in utilizing minimally invasive ventricular endoscopy of the brain to treat tumors, hydrocephalus, and cysts within the ventricles, and intraoperative brain and spine mapping and imaging to care for children with benign and malignant tumors of the brain and spine.~~~Looking for a second opinion? Dr. Greenfield can review your scans:?Click here to upload your images. (If you do not have an account simply enter your email address and you will be prompted to create an account.?Instructions here.)~~~Dr. Greenfield sees patients at:1305 York Avenue (at 70th Street), 9th Floor New York, NY 10065~~~For more information about Dr. Greenfield, visit https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.orgTo make an appointment, please call 212-746-2363.??Weill Cornell Pediatric Neurosurgery https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.org/pediatricChildren's Brain Tumor Project?https://childrensbraintumorproject.org??

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Greenfield?

    Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Greenfield empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain & Spinal Tumors-Pediatric, Brain & Spinal Tumors-Pediatric, Brain Mapping, Brain Mapping, Brain Tumors-Pediatric, Brain Tumors-Pediatric, Chiari Malformations, Chiari Malformations, Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pituitary Tumors, Pituitary Tumors, Syringomyelia & Spinal Cord Diseases, Syringomyelia & Spinal Cord Diseases, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Greenfield is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Greenfield speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Greenfield treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Greenfield 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. Greenfield. 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:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain cysts
    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Cerebral cysts
    • Arachnoid cysts
    • Intracranial cysts
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G930: Cerebral cysts
    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Malformation
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
    • Spinal Cord Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord

    Also known as:

    • Syringomyelia
    • Syrinx
    • Spinal Cord Cyst
    • Fluid-filled Cavity in Spinal Cord

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G950: Syringomyelia and syringobulbia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Instability
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Unstable Neck Spine
    • Cervical Spine Instability
    • Neck Vertebral Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M532X2: Spinal instabilities, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Greenfield perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Greenfield 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. Greenfield. 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 and Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Suboccipital craniectomy
    • Cervical laminectomy
    • Arnold-Chiari malformation surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61343: Craniectomy, suboccipital with cervical laminectomy for decompression of medulla and spinal cord, with or without dural graft (eg, Arnold-Chiari malformation)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Laminectomy to Release Tethered Spinal Cord
    • Tethered Spinal Cord Release
    • Lumbar Spine Decompression
    • Spinal Cord Untethering Surgery
    • Lower Back Laminectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 63200: Laminectomy, with release of tethered spinal cord, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • CSF Leak or Pseudomeningocele Repair with Laminectomy
    • Dural Leak Repair
    • Spinal Fluid Leak Repair
    • Pseudomeningocele Repair
    • Laminectomy for CSF Leak

    CPT Codes:

    • 63709: Repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid leak or pseudomeningocele, with laminectomy

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Lesion Removal (Laminectomy)
    • Lumbar Laminectomy for Lesion
    • Intradural Spinal Lesion Excision
    • Spinal Cord Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 63272: Laminectomy for excision of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, intradural; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Burr Hole for Brain Device Placement
    • Cranial burr hole
    • Brain catheter insertion
    • Cerebral monitoring device placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61210: Burr hole(s); for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir, EEG electrode(s), pressure recording device, or other cerebral monitoring device (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • CSF Shunt Revision (Brain Shunt Repair)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Replacement
    • Brain Shunt Revision
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 62230: Replacement or revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Tumor Removal (Laminectomy)
    • Spinal Cord Tumor Excision
    • Intradural Extramedullary Tumor Removal
    • Lumbar Laminectomy for Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 63282: Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, extramedullary, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Skull Bone Tumor Removal
    • Craniectomy for tumor
    • Skull lesion excision
    • Bone tumor removal from skull

    CPT Codes:

    • 61500: Craniectomy; With Excision Of Tumor Or Other Bone Lesion Of Skull

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fluid Drainage
    • Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
    • CSF Drainage
    • Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
    • Fat Grafting
    • Dermal Graft
    • Fascia Graft
    • Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)

    Also known as:

    • Neck and Skull Bone Fusion
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Craniocervical Arthrodesis
    • Occiput-C2 Fusion
    • Upper Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22590: Arthrodesis, posterior technique, craniocervical (occiput-C2)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Greenfield accept my insurance?

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

    Dr. Greenfield 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

    • Chevron

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Greenfield's office located?

    Weill Cornell Medicine

    Weill Cornell Medicine

    1305 York Avenue

    9th Floor

    New York, NY 10021

    (917) 300-0553

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    Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield's Practice 2

    525 East 6 525 East 68th Street, box 99

    New York, NY 10065

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

    Dr. Greenfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790931814.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Greenfield?

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

    What is Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield's specialty?

    Dr. Greenfield 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. Greenfield to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Greenfield is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer 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 Jeffrey Greenfield accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Greenfield?

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

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