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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cisse, Neurosurgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Babacar Cisse is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cisse is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cisse’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cisse’s office at (212) 746-2149.
What languages does Dr. Cisse speak?
Dr. Cisse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cisse treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cisse 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. Cisse. 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:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- RSV Pneumonia
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV Lung Infection
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lung Infection
- Viral Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J121: Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
What procedures does Dr. Cisse perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cisse 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. Cisse. 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:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesions
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife
- Brain Radiation Therapy
- Particle Beam Therapy
- Cranial Lesion Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
- 61797: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
- Pituitary Tumor Removal (Through Nose)
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
- Meningioma Excision
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Skull Opening for Tumor
- Transnasal Pituitary Tumor Excision
- Trans-sphenoidal Neuroendoscopy
- Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
- Pituitary Adenoma Removal
CPT Codes:
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
- 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial
- 62165: Neuroendoscopy, intracranial; with excision of pituitary tumor, transnasal or trans-sphenoidal approach
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Spinal Fluid Drainage
- Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
- CSF Drainage
- Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);
Does Dr. Cisse accept my insurance?
Dr. Cisse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-2149 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cisse accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Cisse 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Fort Healthcare
Healthfirst
Humana
Metro Plus
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Cisse's office located?
Dr. Babacar Cisse's Primary Practice
525 E 68th St # 2225
New York, NY 10065
(212) 746-2149
What is Dr. Cisse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cisse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619292489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cisse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cisse
What is Dr. Babacar Cisse's specialty?
Dr. Cisse is a Neurosurgeon near New York, 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. Cisse to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Babacar Cisse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cisse is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Mather Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, 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 Babacar Cisse accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Babacar Cisse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Babacar Cisse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cisse's office at (212) 746-2149 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Babacar Cisse?
Please contact Dr. Cisse's office at (212) 746-2149 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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