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Dr. Nicholas Post, MD

Dr. Nicholas Post, MD

Neurosurgeon

Westbury, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Post, Neurosurgeon in Westbury, NY?

    Dr. Nicholas Post, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Westbury, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Post graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Post is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Post’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Post’s office at (516) 367-8777.

    Where did Dr. Post go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: NYU Medical Center

    • Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center | NYU Langone Medical Center

    • Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Post board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Post, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2010

    What languages does Dr. Post speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Post 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. Post. 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Cervical Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Post 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. Post. 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Post accept my insurance?

    Dr. Post accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 367-8777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Post accept in Westbury, NY?

    Dr. Post in Westbury, 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

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • H & R Block

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Post's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Post's Primary Practice

    761 Merrick Ave

    Westbury, NY 11590

    (516) 367-8777

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    Dr. Nicholas Post's Practice 2

    170 William St Fl 8

    New York, NY 10038

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    Dr. Nicholas Post's Practice 3

    2601 Ocean Pkwy

    Brooklyn, NY 11235

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

    Dr. Post's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467670992.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Post?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Post's specialty?

    Dr. Post is a Neurosurgeon near Westbury, 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 Dr. Nicholas Post affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Post is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, 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. Nicholas Post accepting new patients in Westbury, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Post is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Post offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Post's office at (516) 367-8777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Post?

    Please contact Dr. Post's office at (516) 367-8777 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Post's office located?

    Dr. Post's offices are located in Westbury, NY, New York, NY, and Brooklyn, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Post have?

    Dr. Nicholas Post is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.