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Dr. Leigh Hanke, MD

New Haven, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hanke, Physiatrist in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Leigh Hanke, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hanke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hanke’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hanke’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Hanke speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hanke treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hanke 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. Hanke. 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 Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Elbow Pain
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right elbow
    • Sore right elbow
    • Right elbow discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25521: Pain in right elbow

    Does Dr. Hanke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hanke 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. Hanke accept in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Hanke in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AMA Insurance Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hanke's office located?

    Dr. Leigh Hanke's Primary Practice

    800 Howard Ave

    New Haven, CT 06519

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    Dr. Leigh Hanke's Practice 2

    728 Post Rd E

    Westport, CT 06880

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    Dr. Leigh Hanke's Practice 3

    260 Long Ridge Rd

    Stamford, CT 06902

    (866) 470-9253

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

    Dr. Hanke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104182583.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hanke?

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

    What is Dr. Leigh Hanke's specialty?

    Dr. Hanke is a Physiatrist near New Haven, CT. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Hanke to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leigh Hanke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hanke is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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 Leigh Hanke accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Leigh Hanke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leigh Hanke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hanke's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leigh Hanke?

    Please contact Dr. Hanke's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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