Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Winfree, Neurosurgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Winfree grew up in Jupiter, Florida, and attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated with High Honors in Chemistry. After completing medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, he joined the Department of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University as a resident. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in peripheral nerve surgery in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then a second fellowship in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery in Portland, Oregon. Currently, Dr. Winfree is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City where he specializes in peripheral nerve surgery, peripheral nerve cancer surgery, nerve and muscle biopsies, pain neurosurgery, and spasticity. His research interests include the use of peripheral nerve transfers to treat spinal cord injury, and the use of neurostimulation to treat chronic pain disorders. He is a member of several different professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), American College of Surgeons (ACS), New York State Neurosurgical Society, North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Neurosurgical Society of America (NSA), New York Presbyterian Society of the Alumni, Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) Boot Camp Committee, and the CNS Self Assessment in Neurological Surgery (SANS) Editorial Board. He recently completed his term as President of the AANS / CNS Joint Section on Pain. Please do not hesitate to contact our office with questions or for screening in preparation for your appointment to see Dr. Winfree. After calling the office you will be contacted for screening to assess how Dr. Winfree can best help with your care. This will help prepare for your visit to Dr. Winfree in the office. In the event that you have a condition that Dr. Winfree is unable to help, then we can make recommendations and referrals to other practitioners as needed. The screening process is important because it helps prevent unnecessary and unhelpful visits for conditions that may be best treated elsewhere but this is not what typically happens. Most patients who get screened come in for evaluation with Dr. Winfree and many work with us to create a neurosurgical management strategy that can be dramatically life changing. Learn more here: The Making of a Neurosurgeon: Dr. Christopher Winfree.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Winfree?
Dr. Christopher Winfree, 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. Winfree empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brachial Plexus Injury, Microsurgery, Pain-Chronic, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Winfree is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Winfree go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital | The Neurological Institute of New York
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Winfree board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Winfree, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Winfree speak?
Dr. Winfree and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Winfree treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Winfree 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. Winfree. 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:
- Muscle Disorder
- Myopathy
- Muscle Disease
- Muscle Weakness Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7289: Other specified myopathies
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Neuralgic Amyotrophy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy
- Parsonage-Turner Syndrome
- Brachial Neuritis
- Shoulder Girdle Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G545: Neuralgic amyotrophy
Also known as:
- Lateral Popliteal Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Common Peroneal Nerve Damage
- Foot Drop Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5731: Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
What procedures does Dr. Winfree perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Winfree 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. Winfree. 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:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Nerve Release Surgery (Microscope)
- Sciatic Nerve Repair (Neuroplasty)
- Spinal Nerve Transection
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
- Internal Neurolysis
- Microscopic Nerve Release
- Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Sciatic nerve decompression
- Open sciatic neuroplasty
- Sciatic nerve release
- Spinal Nerve Avulsion
- Extradural Nerve Cut
- Nerve Root Sectioning
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
- 64727: Internal neurolysis, requiring use of operating microscope (List separately in addition to code for neuroplasty) (Neuroplasty includes external neurolysis)
- 64712: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; sciatic nerve
- 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
Also known as:
- Nerve Repair with Donor Nerve Graft
- Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
- Nerve Graft Surgery
- Allograft Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
- Nerve tube repair
- Vein graft nerve repair
- Synthetic conduit nerve repair
CPT Codes:
- 64912: Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each nerve, first strand (cable)
- 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Tumor Removal
- Neurofibroma Excision
- Neurolemmoma Removal
- Nerve Sheath Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64790: Excision of neurofibroma or neurolemmoma; major peripheral nerve
Also known as:
- Nerve Biopsy
- Peripheral nerve biopsy
- Nerve tissue sample
- Diagnostic nerve sampling
CPT Codes:
- 64795: Biopsy of nerve
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Revision or Removal
- Peripheral or Gastric Neurostimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Nerve Stimulator Electrode Array Removal
- Peripheral Neurostimulator Repair
- Pain Stimulator Adjustment
- Neurostimulator pulse generator removal
- Sacral neurostimulator revision
- Gastric stimulator removal
CPT Codes:
- 64585: Revision or removal of peripheral neurostimulator electrode array
- 64595: Revision or removal of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
- Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
- Nerve Pain Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)
Also known as:
- Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Nerve Release Surgery
- Pinched Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Entrapment Release
CPT Codes:
- 64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)
Also known as:
- Muscle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Superficial Muscle Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
- Muscle Biopsy Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 20200: Biopsy, muscle; superficial
Does Dr. Winfree accept my insurance?
Dr. Winfree 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. Winfree accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Winfree in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Centene
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Winfree's office located?
Columbia Neurosurgery
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Association of Neurological Surgery
Member
Congress of Neurological Surgery
Member
American Academy of Pain Medicine
Member
What is Dr. Winfree's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Winfree's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013064948.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Winfree?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Winfree
What is Dr. Christopher Winfree's specialty?
Dr. Winfree 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. Winfree to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Winfree affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Winfree is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, The Valley Hospital 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 Christopher Winfree accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Winfree is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Winfree offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Winfree's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Winfree?
Please contact Dr. Winfree's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Winfree have?
Dr. Christopher Winfree is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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