Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Youngerman, Neurosurgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Brett Youngerman is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive brain surgery and advanced neuromodulation techniques. He provides expert care for a range of brain and neurological conditions, including:Pituitary, skull base, and other brain tumors (meningioma, glioma, metastases)Drug-resistant epilepsyMovement disorders: Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, hemifacial spasmCavernous malformations Adult hydrocephalus: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)Chronic pain: trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformationIn each of these areas, Dr. Youngerman collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of specialists, ensuring patients received a comprehensive approach with access to the latest diagnostic and treatment options. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques that aim to protect or improve brain function, including:Neuroendoscopy & robot-assisted surgeryLaser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) Neuromodulation: deep brain stimulation (DBS) & responsive neurostimulation (RNS)Stereotactic radiosurgeryAwake & asleep brain mapping for precision surgeryPatients choose Dr. Youngerman for his technical expertise, compassionate care, and commitment to improving brain function while minimizing recovery time.Videos featuring Dr. YoungermanEpilepsy surgery videosParkinson?s disease and tremor videos
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Youngerman speak?
Dr. Youngerman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Youngerman treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Youngerman 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. Youngerman. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Does Dr. Youngerman accept my insurance?
Dr. Youngerman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Youngerman accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Youngerman in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Youngerman's office located?
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Youngerman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Youngerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306105556.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Youngerman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Youngerman
What is Dr. Brett Youngerman's specialty?
Dr. Youngerman 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. Youngerman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brett Youngerman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Youngerman is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell 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 Brett Youngerman accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Brett Youngerman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brett Youngerman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Youngerman's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brett Youngerman?
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