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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Snyder, Neurosurgeon in Amherst, NY?
Dr. Kenneth Snyder, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Snyder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Snyder’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Snyder’s office at (716) 218-1000.
What languages does Dr. Snyder speak?
Dr. Snyder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Snyder treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Snyder 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. Snyder. 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:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
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
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Slurred Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
- Unclear speech
- Mumbled speech
- Dysarthria
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
- R4781: Slurred speech
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle disease
- Muscle weakness
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G729: Myopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Does Dr. Snyder accept my insurance?
Dr. Snyder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 218-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Snyder accept in Amherst, NY?
Dr. Snyder in Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Independent Health
Medicare
Molina
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Snyder's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Snyder's Primary Practice
40 George Karl Blvd Ste 200
Amherst, NY 14221
(716) 218-1000
What is Dr. Snyder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Snyder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952628315.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Snyder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Snyder
What is Dr. Kenneth Snyder's specialty?
Dr. Snyder is a Neurosurgeon near Amherst, 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. Snyder to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Snyder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Snyder is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer 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 Kenneth Snyder accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Snyder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Snyder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Snyder's office at (716) 218-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Snyder?
Please contact Dr. Snyder's office at (716) 218-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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