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Dr. Scott Barbuto, MD, PHD

Dr. Scott Barbuto, MD, PHD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barbuto, Physiatrist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Barbuto obtained his undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College, and his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College and PhD from Rockefeller University. He completed his internship in Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and his residency at New York Presbyterian Cornell-Columbia. After graduating residency, he completed a one year fellowship in Neuro-rehabilitation where he focused seeing patients with stroke, movement disorders, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. He is trained to perform Botox injections and manage intrathecal baclofen pumps for spasticity management. He has an interest in neuromuscular disorders and works in the muscular dystrophy clinic. His research interests include the use of aerobic exercise in the treatment of neurological disorders, in particular cerebellar ataxia.

    What languages does Dr. Barbuto speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Barbuto treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Barbuto 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. Barbuto. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

    • C5 Neck Spinal Cord Injury
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Injuries
    • Cervical Spinal Cord Injury C5
    • Mid-Neck Spinal Cord Injury
    • C5 Spinal Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S14105D: Unspecified injury at C5 level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter

    Does Dr. Barbuto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barbuto 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. Barbuto accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Barbuto's office located?

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Barbuto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447677604.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barbuto?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Barbuto's specialty?

    Dr. Barbuto is a Physiatrist near New York, NY. 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. Barbuto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Barbuto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barbuto 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 Scott Barbuto accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Barbuto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Barbuto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barbuto's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Barbuto?

    Please contact Dr. Barbuto's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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