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Dr. Robert Peyster, MD

Dr. Robert Peyster, MD

Stony Brook, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Peyster, Neuroradiologist in Stony Brook, NY?

    Dr. Robert Peyster, MD is a Neuroradiologist, who primarily practices in Stony Brook, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Peyster is currently affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. Dr. Peyster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peyster’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peyster’s office.

    Is Dr. Peyster board certified as a Neuroradiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Peyster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Peyster speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Peyster treat?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Peyster 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. Peyster. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Other Types of Headache
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache
    • Unusual headache
    • Rare headache syndrome
    • Atypical headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified
    • G4489: Other headache syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Brain Ischemia
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Brain Hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6782: Cerebral ischemia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Does Dr. Peyster accept my insurance?

    Dr. Peyster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Peyster accept in Stony Brook, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Molina Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Peyster's office located?

    Stony Brook University Hospital

    Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Road

    Stony Brook, NY 11794

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

    Dr. Peyster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750318986.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peyster?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Peyster's specialty?

    Dr. Peyster is a Neuroradiologist near Stony Brook, NY. A neuroradiologist is an expert who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures related to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck, and sensory organs in both adults and children. Contact Dr. Peyster to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Peyster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Peyster is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital 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 Neuroradiologist?

    Explore Neuroradiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Robert Peyster accepting new patients in Stony Brook, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Peyster is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Peyster offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Peyster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Peyster?

    Please contact Dr. Peyster's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Peyster have?

    Dr. Robert Peyster is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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