EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Semih Gungor, MD

Dr. Semih Gungor, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gungor, Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Semih Gungor, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gungor graduated from HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY and completed his residency at Cornell Univ. Medical College. Dr. Gungor is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gungor’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gungor’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gungor?

    Dr. Semih Gungor, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Anesthesiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gungor empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Sciatica, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Gungor is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Cornell Univ. Medical College | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

    • Medical School: HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY

    What languages does Dr. Gungor speak?

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

    • English

    • Turkish

    What conditions does Dr. Gungor treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gungor 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. Gungor. 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:

    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1
    • Complex regional pain syndrome of right leg
    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • CRPS Type 1
    • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
    • RSD
    • CRPS right leg
    • RSD right lower limb
    • Right leg nerve pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G90522: Complex regional pain syndrome I of left lower limb
    • G90521: Complex regional pain syndrome I of right lower limb

    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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    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:

    • Nerve Pain
    • Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain after medical procedure
    • Chronic Pain
    • Chronic post-operative pain
    • Long-term pain after surgery
    • Persistent post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8928: Other chronic postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    What procedures does Dr. Gungor perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gungor 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. Gungor. 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:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve Block
    • Sympathetic Nerve Block (Back)
    • Paravertebral Sympathetic Injection
    • Lower Back Nerve Block for Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64520: Injection, anesthetic agent; lumbar or thoracic (paravertebral sympathetic)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Does Dr. Gungor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gungor 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. Gungor accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Gungor in New York, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • State of Maine

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • Steward Health Choice

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Gungor's office located?

    Dr. Semih Gungor's Primary Practice

    535 E 70th St

    New York, NY 10021

    Get Directions

    Dr. Semih Gungor's Practice 2

    140 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 175S

    Paramus, NJ 07652

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Gungor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033104534.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gungor?

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

    What is Dr. Semih Gungor's specialty?

    Dr. Gungor is a Anesthesiologist near New York, NY. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Gungor to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Semih Gungor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gungor is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery 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 Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist 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 Semih Gungor accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Semih Gungor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Semih Gungor offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Semih Gungor?

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

    Other Anesthesiologist Near New York, NY

    GH

    Anesthesiologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    New York, NY
    MS
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    New York, NY
    AV

    Anesthesiologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    New York, NY
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists