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Dr. Katherine Leaver, MD

Long Island City, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leaver, Neurologist in Long Island City, NY?

    Dr. Katherine Leaver, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Long Island City, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Leaver is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leaver’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leaver’s office at (212) 241-4572.

    What languages does Dr. Leaver speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Leaver treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Leaver 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. Leaver. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Orofacial Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder
    • Facial Muscle Spasms
    • Jaw Dystonia
    • Mouth Dystonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G248: Other dystonia
    • G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G245: Blepharospasm

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Left Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Facial Twitch
    • Left Facial Muscle Spasm
    • Left Side Facial Tic

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left

    Also known as:

    • Toxic brain damage
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    What procedures does Dr. Leaver perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Leaver 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. Leaver. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Does Dr. Leaver accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leaver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-4572 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leaver accept in Long Island City, NY?

    Dr. Leaver in Long Island City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Leaver's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Leaver's Primary Practice

    2510 30th Ave

    Long Island City, NY 11102

    (212) 241-4572

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    Dr. Katherine Leaver's Practice 2

    1 Gustave Levy Place Mount Sinai Emergency Room

    New York, NY 10029

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    Dr. Katherine Leaver's Practice 3

    5 E 98th St Fl 2

    New York, NY 10029

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

    Dr. Leaver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750725859.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leaver?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Leaver's specialty?

    Dr. Leaver is a Neurologist near Long Island City, NY.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Contact Dr. Leaver to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Leaver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leaver is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Queens, NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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 Katherine Leaver accepting new patients in Long Island City, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Leaver is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Leaver offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leaver's office at (212) 241-4572 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Leaver?

    Please contact Dr. Leaver's office at (212) 241-4572 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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