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Dr. William Zelenty

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zelenty, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. William Zelenty is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zelenty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zelenty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zelenty’s office at (212) 606-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Zelenty speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Zelenty typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Zelenty 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. Zelenty. 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 here.

    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 Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Zelenty typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Zelenty 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. Zelenty. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Does Dr. Zelenty accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zelenty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 606-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zelenty accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Zelenty in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Zelenty's office located?

    Dr. William Zelenty's Primary Practice

    535 E 70th St

    New York, NY 10021

    (212) 606-1000

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    Dr. William Zelenty's Practice 2

    555 Bridgeport Ave

    Shelton, CT 06484

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    Dr. William Zelenty's Practice 3

    222 Post Rd Ste E

    Fairfield, CT 06824

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

    Dr. Zelenty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831552173.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zelenty?

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

    What is Dr. William Zelenty's specialty?

    Dr. Zelenty is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near New York, NY.

    What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. William Zelenty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zelenty is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, Hunterdon Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Cayuga Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center 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 William Zelenty accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. William Zelenty is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Zelenty offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zelenty's office at (212) 606-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Zelenty?

    Please contact Dr. Zelenty's office at (212) 606-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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