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Dr. Tomoyoshi Shigematsu, MD, PHD
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shigematsu, Neurosurgeon in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Tomoyoshi Shigematsu, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shigematsu is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shigematsu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shigematsu’s office at (212) 241-3400.
What languages does Dr. Shigematsu speak?
Dr. Shigematsu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does Dr. Shigematsu treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shigematsu 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. Shigematsu. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed from Anterior Communicating Artery
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- AComm Artery Hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- SAH
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I602: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from anterior communicating artery
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Vascular Malformation
- AVM
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
- Q2730: Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
- Birth Defects
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations
- Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
- Brain Blood Vessel Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63232: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Does Dr. Shigematsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Shigematsu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shigematsu accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Shigematsu in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shigematsu's office located?
Dr. Tomoyoshi Shigematsu's Primary Practice
2601 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(212) 241-3400
What is Dr. Shigematsu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shigematsu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093259368.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shigematsu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shigematsu
What is Dr. Tomoyoshi Shigematsu's specialty?
Dr. Shigematsu is a Neurosurgeon near Brooklyn, 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. Shigematsu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tomoyoshi Shigematsu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shigematsu is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West 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 Tomoyoshi Shigematsu accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Tomoyoshi Shigematsu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tomoyoshi Shigematsu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shigematsu's office at (212) 241-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tomoyoshi Shigematsu?
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