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Dr. Ben Shin

Dr. Ben Shin

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shin, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ben Shin is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. He specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His clinical interest focuses on providingpatient-centered care using individualized multidisciplinary team approach to treat a variety of painful musculoskeletal and neurological conditions related to neck, back, joints, nerves, tendons, and muscles. Dr. Shin offers his patients a comprehensive set of potential procedures to alleviate pain using minimally invasive techniques including, but not limited to: fluoroscopically-guided spine/joint procedures, ultrasound-guided peripheralnerve blocks, regenerative medicine treatments, and neuromodulation.??????Dr. Shin received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University, where he graduated magna cum laude. He then attended Baylor College of Medicine wherehe earned his medical degree. He completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then completed his ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pain Medicine at UC San Diego Center for PainManagement.??????Outside of work, Dr. Shin is a competitive soccer player and swimmer. As a lifelong athlete, he understands the importance of returning to an active lifestyle and strives to preserve and restore functional outcomes. Dr. Shinultimately aims to reduce pain in his patients while improving their functional recovery, independence, and quality of life.Dr. Shin is fluent in Korean.

    What languages does Dr. Shin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shin treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical 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:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Shin perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Neck/upper back pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Suprascapular Nerve Block
    • Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Suprascapular Nerve Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection for Shoulder Nerve
    • Shoulder Pain Nerve Block
    • Knee Nerve Ablation
    • Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
    • Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64418: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; suprascapular nerve
    • 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
    • Cervical Facet Denervation
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Shin accept my insurance?

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shin's office located?

    Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care

    Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care

    240 East 59th Street

    2nd Floor

    New York, NY 10022

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245616044.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shin?

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

    What is Dr. Ben Shin's specialty?

    Dr. Shin is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near New York, NY. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patientÂ’s needs. Contact Dr. Shin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ben Shin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shin is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell 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 Ben Shin accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ben Shin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ben Shin offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Ben Shin?

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

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