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Dr. Jaime Nieto, MD

Dr. Jaime Nieto, MD

Great Neck, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nieto, Neurosurgeon in Great Neck, NY?

    Dr. Jaime Nieto, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Great Neck, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Nieto graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University Coll of Medicine and completed his residency at David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA. Dr. Nieto is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nieto’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nieto’s office at (718) 670-1837.

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

    • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic

    • Residency: David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA

    • Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University Coll of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nieto board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jaime Nieto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Nieto speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nieto treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Nieto 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. Nieto. 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
    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of the Spinal Canal
    • Spinal Canal Stenosis
    • Nerve Compression in Spine
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4800: Spinal stenosis, site unspecified
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

    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:

    • Nerve Root Pain
    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve
    • Compressed Nerve Root
    • Spinal Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5410: Radiculopathy, site unspecified
    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Brain Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain growth
    • Brain adenoma
    • Non-malignant brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D332: Benign neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    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

    Does Dr. Nieto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nieto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 670-1837 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nieto accept in Great Neck, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nieto's office located?

    Dr. Jaime Nieto's Primary Practice

    900 Northern Blvd

    Great Neck, NY 11021

    (718) 670-1837

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    Dr. Jaime Nieto's Practice 2

    5620 Main St

    Flushing, NY 11355

    (718) 670-1837

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    Dr. Jaime Nieto's Practice 3

    1 Heroes Way

    Riverhead, NY 11901

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

    Dr. Nieto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417909169.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nieto?

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

    What is Dr. Jaime Nieto's specialty?

    Dr. Nieto is a Neurosurgeon near Great Neck, 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. Nieto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jaime Nieto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nieto is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Jaime Nieto accepting new patients in Great Neck, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Jaime Nieto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jaime Nieto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nieto's office at (718) 670-1837 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jaime Nieto?

    Please contact Dr. Nieto's office at (718) 670-1837 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jaime Nieto have?

    Dr. Jaime Nieto is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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