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Dr. William Sonstein, MD

Dr. William Sonstein, MD

Rockville Centre, NY

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Sonstein, Specialist in Rockville Centre, NY?

    Dr. William Sonstein, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockville Centre, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Sonstein graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Neurological Surgery; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, General Surgery. He is a member of the CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS, NASSAU COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY/NASSAU ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, and MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Dr. Sonstein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sonstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sonstein’s office at (516) 255-9031.

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

    • Fellowship: Tampa General Hospital | University of South Florida

    • Residency: Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Neurological Surgery; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, General Surgery | Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Sonstein board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. William Sonstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2012, American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2001

    What languages does Dr. Sonstein speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sonstein treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Sonstein 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. Sonstein. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    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:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    What procedures does Dr. Sonstein perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Sonstein 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. Sonstein. 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:

    • Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
    • Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
    • Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
    • Spine Bone Graft Material Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
    • Lumbar Nerve Decompression Surgery
    • Spinal Fusion Exploration
    • Lumbar re-exploration surgery
    • Repeat herniated disc surgery
    • Laminotomy with nerve decompression
    • Lumbar foraminotomy
    • Laminotomy
    • Hemi-laminectomy
    • Herniated Disc Excision
    • Spinal Nerve Root Decompression
    • Spine fusion check
    • Investigate spinal fusion
    • Spinal fusion revision assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
    • 63044: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; each additional lumbar interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Decompression Surgery
    • Nerve Release Surgery
    • Pinched Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Entrapment Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Does Dr. Sonstein accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sonstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 255-9031 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sonstein accept in Rockville Centre, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • HealthComp

    • HealthNow New York

    • Medicare

    • New York Life

    • State of Maine

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sonstein's office located?

    Dr. William Sonstein's Primary Practice

    100 Merrick Rd Ste 128W

    Rockville Centre, NY 11570

    (516) 255-9031

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    Dr. William Sonstein's Practice 2

    4230 Hempstead Tpke Ste 205

    Bethpage, NY 11714

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    Dr. William Sonstein's Practice 3

    2654 M L King Jr Blvd

    New Bern, NC 28562

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS

    Member

    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS

    Member

    NASSAU COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY/NASSAU ACADEMY OF MEDICINE

    Member

    MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

    Member

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

    Dr. Sonstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669495305.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sonstein?

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

    What is Dr. William Sonstein's specialty?

    Dr. Sonstein is a Specialist near Rockville Centre, NY. Contact Dr. Sonstein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Sonstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sonstein is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Specialist?

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    Is William Sonstein accepting new patients in Rockville Centre, NY?

    Yes, Dr. William Sonstein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Sonstein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sonstein's office at (516) 255-9031 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Sonstein?

    Please contact Dr. Sonstein's office at (516) 255-9031 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Sonstein have?

    Dr. William Sonstein is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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