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Dr. Patrick Doherty, MD

Dr. Patrick Doherty, MD

New Haven, CT

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doherty, Neurosurgeon in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Patrick Doherty, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Doherty graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Doherty is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doherty’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doherty’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Surgery | University of Maryland Program

    • Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj | Rutgers

    Is Dr. Doherty board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Doherty, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Doherty speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Doherty treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Doherty 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. Doherty. 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Back and Leg Pain
    • Sciatic Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instability in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Instability
    • Unstable Lower Back Joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M532X6: Spinal instabilities, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar 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:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
    • Discogenic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Bilateral Hip Arthritis
    • Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
    • Both Hips Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip

    Does Dr. Doherty accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doherty 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. Doherty accept in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Doherty in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Doherty's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Doherty's Primary Practice

    800 Howard Ave

    New Haven, CT 06519

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    Dr. Patrick Doherty's Practice 2

    1450 Chapel St # B

    New Haven, CT 06511

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    Dr. Patrick Doherty's Practice 3

    20 York St

    New Haven, CT 06510

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

    Dr. Doherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578620282.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doherty?

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

    What is Dr. Patrick Doherty's specialty?

    Dr. Doherty is a Neurosurgeon near New Haven, CT. 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. Doherty to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Patrick Doherty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Doherty is affiliated with William W. Backus 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Patrick Doherty accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Doherty is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patrick Doherty offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Patrick Doherty?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Doherty have?

    Dr. Patrick Doherty is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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