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Who is Dr. Leven, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Massapequa, NY?
Dr. Dante Leven, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Massapequa, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Leven is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leven’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leven’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Leven?
Dr. Dante Leven, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Leven empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cervical Spine Disorders, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Neuromuscular Disorders, Pain-Chronic, Scoliosis, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Spinal Surgery-Complex, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Massapequa/NY community, Dr. Leven is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Leven speak?
Dr. Leven and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Leven treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Leven 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. Leven. 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 Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Fusion of Neck Spine
- Fusion of Lower Back Spine
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Fused Neck Vertebrae
- Cervical Spine Fusion
- Neck Ankylosis
- Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Lower Back Ankylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4322: Fusion of spine, cervical region
- M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Neck Disc Displacement
- Lower Back and Sacrum 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
- Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
- Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
- M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
- M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spine Fusion
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Fusion
- Lower Spine Arthrodesis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4327: Fusion of spine, lumbosacral region
What procedures does Dr. Leven perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Leven 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. Leven. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
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
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
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)
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:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Nerve Release Surgery
- Pinched Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Entrapment Release
CPT Codes:
- 64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
CPT Codes:
- 63056: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral herniated intervertebral disc)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Leven accept my insurance?
Dr. Leven accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leven accept in Massapequa, NY?
Dr. Leven in Massapequa, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Liberty Mutual
Medicare
New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)
Progressive
Sedgwick
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Where is Dr. Leven's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dante Leven?
Dr. Leven has appointments available at his Massapequa, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Leven's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leven's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508134743.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leven?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leven
What is Dr. Dante Leven's specialty?
Dr. Leven is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Massapequa, NY. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Leven to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dante Leven affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leven is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream 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 Dante Leven accepting new patients in Massapequa, NY?
Yes, Dr. Dante Leven is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dante Leven offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Leven, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Dante Leven?
Please contact Dr. Leven's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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