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Dr. George Kakoulides, MD

West Islip, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kakoulides, Neurosurgeon in West Islip, NY?

    Dr. George Kakoulides, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in West Islip, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Kakoulides is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakoulides’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kakoulides’s office at (631) 422-5371.

    What languages does Dr. Kakoulides speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kakoulides treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kakoulides 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. Kakoulides. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Neck Disc Displacement
    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Mid-Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Mid-Neck
    • Mid-Cervical Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50220: Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Mid-Neck
    • Worn Mid-Neck Discs
    • Mid-Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50320: Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical region, unspecified level

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Bulging Disc in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50222: Other cervical disc displacement at C5-C6 level

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sciatica
    • Sciatic Nerve Pain
    • Leg Pain from Back
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5430: Sciatica, unspecified side

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Does Dr. Kakoulides accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kakoulides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 422-5371 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kakoulides accept in West Islip, NY?

    Dr. Kakoulides in West Islip, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kakoulides' office located?

    Dr. George Kakoulides' Primary Practice

    380 Montauk Hwy

    West Islip, NY 11795

    (631) 422-5371

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

    Dr. Kakoulides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417154733.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakoulides?

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

    What is Dr. George Kakoulides's specialty?

    Dr. Kakoulides is a Neurosurgeon near West Islip, 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. Kakoulides to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Kakoulides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kakoulides is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, Ny 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 George Kakoulides accepting new patients in West Islip, NY?

    Yes, Dr. George Kakoulides is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Kakoulides offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kakoulides's office at (631) 422-5371 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Kakoulides?

    Please contact Dr. Kakoulides's office at (631) 422-5371 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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