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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berger, Neurosurgeon in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Assaf Berger, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Berger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berger’s office at (716) 218-1000.
What languages does Dr. Berger speak?
Dr. Berger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Berger treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Berger 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. Berger. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Does Dr. Berger accept my insurance?
Dr. Berger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 218-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berger accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Berger in Buffalo, 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)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Highmark Inc.
Independent Health
Martin's Point
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Berger's office located?
What is Dr. Berger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477226587.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berger
What is Dr. Assaf Berger's specialty?
Dr. Berger is a Neurosurgeon near Buffalo, 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. Berger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Assaf Berger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berger is affiliated with Buffalo General 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 Assaf Berger accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Assaf Berger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Assaf Berger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berger's office at (716) 218-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Assaf Berger?
Please contact Dr. Berger's office at (716) 218-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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