33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Griffo, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Yvona Griffo, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Griffo graduated from Charles University, Praha and completed her residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society, and American Pain Society. Dr. Griffo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffo’s office at (212) 639-2000.
Where did Dr. Griffo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center
Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers
Medical School: Univerzita Karlova, Lek Fak Ii, Praha, Czech Republic | Charles University, Praha
Is Dr. Griffo board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Yvona Griffo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007
What languages does Dr. Griffo speak?
Dr. Griffo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Griffo typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Griffo 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. Griffo. 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.
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Griffo typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Yvona Griffo 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
Please contact Dr. Griffo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Griffo accept my insurance?
Dr. Griffo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 639-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Griffo accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Griffo in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Griffo's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Neurology
Member
American Headache Society
Member
American Pain Society
Member
What is Dr. Griffo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Griffo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952373284.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Griffo
What is Dr. Yvona Griffo's specialty?
Dr. Griffo is a Neurologist near New York, NY.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Yvona Griffo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Griffo is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 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 Yvona Griffo accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Yvona Griffo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yvona Griffo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Griffo's office at (212) 639-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yvona Griffo?
Please contact Dr. Griffo's office at (212) 639-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yvona Griffo have?
Dr. Yvona Griffo is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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