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Dr. Benjamin Rapoport, MD

Yonkers, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rapoport, Neurosurgeon in Yonkers, NY?

    Dr. Benjamin Rapoport, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Yonkers, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rapoport is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rapoport’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rapoport’s office at (617) 432-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Rapoport speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rapoport treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Rapoport 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. Rapoport. 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:

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Communicating Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Obstructive hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
    • External Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles
    • Non-communicating hydrocephalus
    • Blocked hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
    • G910: Communicating hydrocephalus
    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
    • G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Rapoport perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Rapoport 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. Rapoport. 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:

    • 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:

    • Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
    • CSF Shunt Adjustment
    • Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
    • Brain Shunt Reprogramming

    CPT Codes:

    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

    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

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fluid Drainage
    • Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
    • CSF Drainage
    • Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Brain Lesion from Skull Base
    • Cranial Fossa Lesion Excision
    • Brain Tumor Removal
    • Vascular Lesion Resection
    • Dural Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 61601: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of base of anterior cranial fossa; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
    • Brain Bleed Surgery
    • ETV Surgery
    • Hydrocephalus Brain Surgery
    • Neuroendoscopic Ventriculocisternostomy
    • Craniectomy for Hematoma
    • Craniotomy for Hematoma
    • Brain Hematoma Evacuation
    • Blood Clot Removal from Brain

    CPT Codes:

    • 62201: Ventriculocisternostomy, third ventricle; stereotactic, neuroendoscopic method
    • 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Spinal Pain Catheter
    • Intrathecal Catheter Removal
    • Epidural Catheter Removal
    • Spinal Drug Delivery Catheter Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 62355: Removal of previously implanted intrathecal or epidural catheter

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skull Base Surgery (Front of Head)
    • Craniofacial Surgery
    • Anterior Cranial Fossa Repair
    • Extradural Skull Base Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61580: Craniofacial approach to anterior cranial fossa; extradural, including lateral rhinotomy, ethmoidectomy, sphenoidectomy, without maxillectomy or orbital exenteration

    Also known as:

    • Forehead Skin Flap Surgery
    • Paramedian forehead flap
    • Axial pattern flap
    • Forehead reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 15731: Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (eg, axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap)

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)

    Does Dr. Rapoport accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rapoport accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 432-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rapoport accept in Yonkers, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rapoport's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Rapoport's Primary Practice

    1010 N Broadway

    Yonkers, NY 10701

    (617) 432-1000

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    Dr. Benjamin Rapoport's Practice 2

    1000 10th Ave

    New York, NY 10019

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    Dr. Benjamin Rapoport's Practice 3

    7901 Broadway Rm A1-19

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

    (718) 334-5958

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

    Dr. Rapoport's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245587757.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rapoport?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Rapoport's specialty?

    Dr. Rapoport is a Neurosurgeon near Yonkers, 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. Rapoport to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Rapoport affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rapoport is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Queens 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 Benjamin Rapoport accepting new patients in Yonkers, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Rapoport is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Rapoport offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rapoport's office at (617) 432-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Rapoport?

    Please contact Dr. Rapoport's office at (617) 432-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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