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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shrivastava, Neurosurgeon in Yonkers, NY?
Dr. Raj Shrivastava, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Yonkers, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shrivastava completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Shrivastava is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shrivastava’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shrivastava’s office at (212) 241-6147.
Where did Dr. Shrivastava go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Skull Base Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center | Cranial base clinical fellowship, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY, 2004
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery | The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa
Is Dr. Shrivastava board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Raj Shrivastava, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shrivastava speak?
Dr. Shrivastava and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shrivastava treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shrivastava 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. Shrivastava. 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:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endocrine or Nervous System Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
- Endocrine Gland Neoplasm
- Nervous System Neoplasm
- Unspecified Gland Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D497: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of endocrine glands and other parts of nervous system
Also known as:
- Spinal Fluid Leak
- CSF Leak
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9600: Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified
Also known as:
- Encephalocele
- Neural Tube Defects
- Brain Hernia
- Cranial Meningocele
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q019: Encephalocele, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
What procedures does Dr. Shrivastava perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shrivastava 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. Shrivastava. 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:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skull Base Tumor Removal
- Complex Skull Base Surgery
- Skull Base Surgery (Front of Head)
- Repair of Brain Fluid Leak After Skull Base Surgery
- Posterior Cranial Fossa Lesion Excision
- Jugular Foramen Tumor Resection
- Foramen Magnum Lesion Removal
- Cervical Vertebrae Lesion Excision
- Transtemporal skull base surgery
- Jugular foramen surgery
- Mastoidectomy with facial nerve decompression
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Anterior Cranial Fossa Repair
- Extradural Skull Base Surgery
- Infratemporal Approach Surgery
- Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery
- Parapharyngeal Space Surgery
- Dural Repair
- CSF Leak Repair
- Skull Base Graft Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61616: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of base of posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen, foramen magnum, or C1-C3 vertebral bodies; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft
- 61595: Transtemporal approach to posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen or midline skull base, including mastoidectomy, decompression of sigmoid sinus and/or facial nerve, with or without mobilization
- 61580: Craniofacial approach to anterior cranial fossa; extradural, including lateral rhinotomy, ethmoidectomy, sphenoidectomy, without maxillectomy or orbital exenteration
- 61590: Infratemporal pre-auricular approach to middle cranial fossa (parapharyngeal space, infratemporal and midline skull base, nasopharynx), with or without disarticulation of the mandible, including parotidectomy, craniotomy, decompression and/or mobilization of the facial nerve and/or petrous carotid artery
- 61618: Secondary repair of dura for cerebrospinal fluid leak, anterior, middle or posterior cranial fossa following surgery of the skull base; by free tissue graft (eg, pericranium, fascia, tensor fascia lata, adipose tissue, homologous or synthetic grafts)
Also known as:
- Skull Defect Repair
- Skull Repair with Bone Graft
- Removal of Skull Bone Flap or Plate
- Skull Bone or Plate Replacement
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Reconstruction
- Head Bone Repair
- Bone Graft to Skull
- Cranioplasty Plate Removal
- Skull Bone Removal
- Cranial Hardware Removal
- Skull Flap Excision
- Skull flap reattachment
- Prosthetic skull plate insertion
- Skull defect repair
CPT Codes:
- 62141: Cranioplasty for skull defect; larger than 5 cm diameter
- 62146: Cranioplasty with autograft (includes obtaining bone grafts); up to 5 cm diameter
- 62142: Removal of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
- 62143: Replacement of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
Also known as:
- Removal of Brain Lesion from Skull Base
- Cranial Fossa Lesion Excision
- Brain Tumor Removal
- Vascular Lesion Resection
- Dural Repair
CPT Codes:
- 61601: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of base of anterior cranial fossa; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Skull Base Surgery (Orbitocranial Approach)
- Skull Base Encephalocele Repair
- Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
- Anterior Cranial Fossa Surgery
- Orbitocranial Osteotomy
- Frontal Lobe Elevation Surgery
- Temporal Lobe Elevation Surgery
- Craniotomy for encephalocele
- Brain hernia repair (skull base)
- Skull base defect surgery
- Encephalocele surgery
- Meningioma Excision
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Skull Opening for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 61584: Orbitocranial approach to anterior cranial fossa, extradural, including supraorbital ridge osteotomy and elevation of frontal and/or temporal lobe(s); without orbital exenteration
- 62121: Craniotomy for repair of encephalocele, skull base
- 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Lesion Removal
- Skull Base Tumor Removal
- Infratemporal Fossa Surgery
- Parapharyngeal Space Excision
- Petrous Apex Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 61606: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space, petrous apex; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Removal of Brain or Skull Base Lesion
- Skull Base Tumor Excision
- Cavernous Sinus Surgery
- Clivus Lesion Removal
- Intradural Skull Base Resection
CPT Codes:
- 61608: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of parasellar area, cavernous sinus, clivus or midline skull base; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Spinal Fluid Drainage
- Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
- CSF Drainage
- Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);
Also known as:
- Skull Bone Repair
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Defect Repair
- Head Bone Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 62140: Cranioplasty for skull defect; up to 5 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Skull Opening for Cranial Nerve Decompression
- Suboccipital Craniectomy
- Brain Nerve Decompression
- Skull Base Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 61458: Craniectomy, Suboccipital; For Exploration Or Decompression Of Cranial Nerves
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Removal
- CPA Tumor Excision
- Transtemporal Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Resection
CPT Codes:
- 61526: Craniectomy, bone flap craniotomy, transtemporal (mastoid) for excision of cerebellopontine angle tumor;
Also known as:
- Posterior Fossa Decompression
- Cranial Decompression
- Brain Pressure Relief Surgery
- Posterior Fossa Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61345: Other cranial decompression, posterior fossa
Also known as:
- Removal of Lesion from Front Base of Skull
- Anterior cranial fossa lesion excision
- Extradural skull base tumor removal
- Brain lesion surgery (front base)
CPT Codes:
- 61600: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of base of anterior cranial fossa; extradural
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Also known as:
- Sinus Endoscopy with Optic Nerve Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Optic Nerve Release Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31294: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with optic nerve decompression
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Decompression
- Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration
- Vision Nerve Release
- Eye Pressure Relief Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67570: Optic nerve decompression (eg, incision or fenestration of optic nerve sheath)
Does Dr. Shrivastava accept my insurance?
Dr. Shrivastava accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6147 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shrivastava accept in Yonkers, NY?
Dr. Shrivastava in Yonkers, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shrivastava's office located?
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
Awards
Patient's Choice - Vital Health Care Group
Compassionate Physician Award - National Award
Consumer Research Council of America
America's Top Surgeon Award
Patient's Choice - Vital Health Care Group
Patient's Choice Award - National Award
First Presentation
American Association of Neurosurgeons (AANS) Vesalius Award
Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Castle Connolly2011
US News and World Report Selected Top Doctor-Neurosurgery
What is Dr. Shrivastava's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shrivastava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184609240.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shrivastava?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shrivastava
What is Dr. Raj Shrivastava's specialty?
Dr. Shrivastava is a Neurosurgeon near Yonkers, 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. Shrivastava to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raj Shrivastava affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shrivastava is affiliated with The Mount Sinai 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
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Is Raj Shrivastava accepting new patients in Yonkers, NY?
Yes, Dr. Raj Shrivastava is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raj Shrivastava offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shrivastava's office at (212) 241-6147 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raj Shrivastava?
Please contact Dr. Shrivastava's office at (212) 241-6147 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raj Shrivastava have?
Dr. Raj Shrivastava is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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