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Dr. Taemin Oh, MD

Dr. Taemin Oh, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Oh, Neurosurgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Taemin Oh is the Co-Director of Complex Pediatric Spinal Neurosurgery and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgical Scoliosis. His primary focus is guiding young patients through their surgical journey and advocating for their care. As a pediatric neurosurgeon, he has an active practice offering contemporary treatments for common neurosurgical conditions such as hydrocephalus, brain cysts/tumors, aneurysms/arteriovenous malformations, and craniosynostosis. In addition, he has specialized expertise on managing pediatric spinal pathologies, including pediatric scoliosis and spinal deformity, spina bifida, tethered cord, cerebral palsy, spasticity, Chiari malformation, and cervical deformity. He is well-versed in both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive, fusionless surgeries, including vertebral body tethering. After graduating with honors from Yale University, Dr. Oh earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He is one of the few pediatric neurosurgeons in the country, and the sole one in New York City, who has dual training in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric spine surgery, completing two highly regarded fellowships at the University of Utah and Shriner's Hospital for Philadelphia. This comprehensive training has equipped him to address pediatric patients' unique challenges. Reflecting on his expertise in pediatric spine surgery, he has a dual appointment with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia.

    What languages does Dr. Oh speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Oh typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Oh 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. Oh. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Lower Back
    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve
    • Lumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Lower Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teenage scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in teens
    • AIS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
    • M41126: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region
    • M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
    • Birth Defects
    • Spinal birth defects
    • Congenital spine abnormalities
    • Vertebral malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

    Also known as:

    • Juvenile Spinal Osteochondrosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Childhood Spine Bone Disorder
    • Vertebral Osteochondrosis in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4200: Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Oh typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Oh 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. Oh. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Spinal Rod Placement
    • Long Segment Spinal Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware (Extensive)
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22844: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 13 or more vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
    • Vertebral Osteotomy
    • Spine Reshaping Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Osteotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Spinal Fusion for Deformity
    • Spinal Deformity Arthrodesis
    • Long Segment Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis
    • Major Spine Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22804: Arthrodesis, posterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; 13 or more vertebral segments

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Bone Cut (Osteotomy)
    • Spinal Osteotomy Thoracic
    • Thoracic Vertebrae Reshaping
    • Posterior Spine Osteotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 22212: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; thoracic

    Does Dr. Oh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Oh 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. Oh accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Oh in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Oh's office located?

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Oh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336529924.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oh?

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

    What is Dr. Taemin Oh's specialty?

    Dr. Oh is a Neurosurgeon near New York, NY.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Taemin Oh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Oh is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 Taemin Oh accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Taemin Oh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Taemin Oh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Oh's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Taemin Oh?

    Please contact Dr. Oh's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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