Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elefant, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Hawthorne, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Elefant?
Dr. Daniel Elefant, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neuro-ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Elefant empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Multiple Sclerosis-Eye Problems, Optic Nerve Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hawthorne, NY community, Dr. Elefant is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Elefant speak?
Dr. Elefant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
- Tagalog
What conditions does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Elefant typically treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Elefant 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. Elefant. 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:
- Optic Atrophy
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Elefant typically perform?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Elefant may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
Please contact Dr. Elefant's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elefant accept my insurance?
Dr. Elefant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 962-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elefant accept in Hawthorne, NY?
Dr. Elefant in Hawthorne, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
MVP Health Care
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elefant's office located?
Dr. Daniel Elefant's Primary Practice
19 Bradhurst Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(646) 962-2020
What hospitals are Dr. Elefant affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elefant has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elefant's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elefant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073040630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elefant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elefant