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Dr. Ali Guy, MD

Dr. Ali Guy, MD

Bronx, NY

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Guy, Physiatrist in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Ali Guy, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Guy graduated from Universidad Nordestana Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Cabrini Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Guy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guy’s office at (516) 338-5182.

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

    • Residency: Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Cabrini Med Ctr, General Surgery | Cabrini Med. Center | Mount Sinai School of Medicine at Elmhurst | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Elmhurst) Program

    • Medical School: University Nordestana (Unne)- Fac De Cien Med- San Francisco De MacOris | Northeastern University (Unne) / Faculty of Medical Science | Universidad Nordestana Faculty of Medicine | CUNY Queens College

    Is Dr. Guy board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Ali Guy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Guy speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Guy treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Guy 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. Guy. 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:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Neck and Upper Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck and Upper Back
    • Cervicothoracic Radiculopathy
    • Spinal Nerve Compression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
    • M5413: Radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    What procedures does Dr. Guy perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Guy 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. Guy. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression
    • Endoscopic Discectomy
    • Lumbar Foraminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Surgery (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62380: Endoscopic decompression of spinal cord, nerve root(s), including laminotomy, partial facetectomy, foraminotomy, discectomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Decompression (Needle-Based)
    • Percutaneous disc decompression
    • Nucleus pulposus removal
    • Lumbar discography with decompression
    • Minimally invasive disc surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 62287: Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, any method utilizing needle based technique to remove disc material under fluoroscopic imaging or other form of indirect visualization, with discography and/or epidural injection(s) at the treated level(s), when performed, single or multiple levels, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Discography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Discogram
    • Lower Back Disc Injection
    • Spinal Disc Imaging
    • Diagnostic Spine Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62290: Injection procedure for discography, each level; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Disc Pain Treatment (Single Level)
    • IDET procedure
    • Intradiscal electrothermal therapy
    • Percutaneous annuloplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 22526: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; single level

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Additional Level Disc Heating Procedure (P.I.D.E.T.)
    • Percutaneous Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty
    • Disc Annuloplasty (Additional Level)
    • Spinal Disc Heating

    CPT Codes:

    • 22527: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; 1 or more additional levels (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Guy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 338-5182 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Guy accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Guy in Bronx, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • MetroPlus

    • Molina

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Guy's office located?

    Dr. Ali Guy's Primary Practice

    625 E Fordham Rd

    Bronx, NY 10458

    (516) 338-5182

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    Dr. Ali Guy's Practice 2

    15 Jericho Tpke

    Jericho, NY 11753

    (516) 338-5182

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

    Dr. Guy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588722623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guy?

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

    What is Dr. Ali Guy's specialty?

    Dr. Guy is a Physiatrist near Bronx, NY. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Guy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ali Guy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Guy is affiliated with Stamford 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 Ali Guy accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ali Guy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ali Guy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Guy's office at (516) 338-5182 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ali Guy?

    Please contact Dr. Guy's office at (516) 338-5182 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ali Guy have?

    Dr. Ali Guy is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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