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Dr. J. Mocco, MD

Dr. J. Mocco, MD

New York, NY

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mocco, Neurosurgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. J. Mocco, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Mocco completed his residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Ny And Presby Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Mocco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mocco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mocco’s office at (615) 322-3000.

    Where did Dr. Mocco go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Ny And Presby Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny

    Is Dr. Mocco board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. J. Mocco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mocco speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mocco treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mocco 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. Mocco. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    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 AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cerebral AVM
    • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Brain Vascular Malformation
    • Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Vascular Malformation
    • AVM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
    • Q2730: Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Cerebral Vascular Malformations
    • Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
    • Brain Blood Vessel Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Moyamoya Disease
    • Brain Malformations
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Moyamoya disease
    • Moyamoya Syndrome
    • Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I675: Moyamoya disease

    What procedures does Dr. Mocco perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mocco 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. Mocco. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization
    • Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
    • Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
    • Subclavian Artery Catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Stent Placement
    • Neck artery stenting
    • Carotid angioplasty with stent
    • Transcatheter carotid stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection

    Also known as:

    • Selective Brain Artery Catheterization with Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Intracranial Catheter Placement
    • Brain Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 36228: Selective catheter placement, each intracranial branch of the internal carotid or vertebral arteries, unilateral, with angiography of the selected vessel circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (eg, middle cerebral artery, posterior inferior cerebellar artery) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Headframe Placement
    • Radiosurgery Headframe
    • Stereotactic Frame Application
    • Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS

    CPT Codes:

    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Brain Aneurysm Surgery (Carotid Artery)
    • Complex intracranial aneurysm repair
    • Brain aneurysm surgery, carotid circulation
    • Intracranial aneurysm clipping

    CPT Codes:

    • 61697: Surgery of complex intracranial aneurysm, intracranial approach; carotid circulation

    Also known as:

    • Skull Bone Repair
    • Cranioplasty
    • Skull Defect Repair
    • Head Bone Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 62140: Cranioplasty for skull defect; up to 5 cm diameter

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    Does Dr. Mocco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mocco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Mocco 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)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mocco's office located?

    Dr. J. Mocco's Primary Practice

    1450 Madison Ave # 1

    New York, NY 10029

    (615) 322-3000

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    Dr. J. Mocco's Practice 2

    1 Gustave Levy Place Mount Sinai Hospital

    New York, NY 10029

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    Dr. J. Mocco's Practice 3

    7901 Broadway Rm A1-19

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

    (718) 334-4952

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

    Dr. Mocco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144425067.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mocco?

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

    What is Dr. J. Mocco's specialty?

    Dr. Mocco 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. Mocco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. J. Mocco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mocco is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 J. Mocco accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. J. Mocco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. J. Mocco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mocco's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with J. Mocco?

    Please contact Dr. Mocco's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. J. Mocco have?

    Dr. J. Mocco is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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