Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Devinsky, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Orrin Devinsky, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Devinsky graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Neurology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Neurology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Devinsky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Devinsky’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Devinsky’s office at (646) 558-0873.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Devinsky?
Dr. Orrin Devinsky, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist 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. Devinsky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Seizure Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Devinsky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Devinsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: National Institute of Health, MD | National Institute of Health, Clinical Fellowships
Residency: Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Neurology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Neurology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine | Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Devinsky board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Orrin Devinsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 1987
What languages does Dr. Devinsky speak?
Dr. Devinsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Devinsky treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Devinsky 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. Devinsky. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Recurrent seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40911: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Devinsky perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Orrin Devinsky may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Devinsky's office.
Does Dr. Devinsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Devinsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 558-0873 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Devinsky accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Devinsky 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Devinsky'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
New York Super Doctors
What is Dr. Devinsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Devinsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679581623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Devinsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Devinsky
What is Dr. Orrin Devinsky's specialty?
Dr. Devinsky is a Neurologist near New York, NY.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Devinsky to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Orrin Devinsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Devinsky is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Orrin Devinsky accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Orrin Devinsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Orrin Devinsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Devinsky's office at (646) 558-0873 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Orrin Devinsky?
Please contact Dr. Devinsky's office at (646) 558-0873 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Orrin Devinsky have?
Dr. Orrin Devinsky is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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