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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 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Leaver typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G248: Other dystonia
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic 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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Leaver typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
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)
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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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
Dr. Katherine Leaver's Practice 2
1 Gustave Levy Place Mount Sinai Emergency Room
New York, NY 10029
What hospitals are Dr. Leaver affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Leaver has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Mount Sinai Beth Israel,New York, NY
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Mount Sinai Beth Israel,New York, NY
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Mount Sinai West,New York, NYRanked in 3 Procedures
Mount Sinai West,New York, NY
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Mount Sinai Queens,Astoria, NYRanked Colon Surgery
Mount Sinai Queens,Astoria, NY
Ranked Colon Surgery
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
Mount Sinai Morningside - Ambulatory Care Center,New York, NY
Mount Sinai Morningside - Ambulatory Care Center,New York, NY
What is Dr. Leaver's NPI number?A 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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Katherine Leaver?
Please contact Dr. Leaver's office at (212) 241-4572 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Leaver's office located?
Dr. Leaver's offices are located in Long Island City, NY and New York, NY.
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