Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choudhri, Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Tanvir Choudhri, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Choudhri graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Choudhri is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choudhri’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choudhri’s office at (212) 241-0002.
Where did Dr. Choudhri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neurosurgery-Spine, Barrow Neurological Institute
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Columbia University Medical Center | Columbia University Medical Center | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Choudhri board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tanvir Choudhri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Choudhri speak?
Dr. Choudhri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Choudhri typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Choudhri 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. Choudhri. 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:
- Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
- Degenerative Neck Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Choudhri typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Choudhri 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. Choudhri. 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:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Does Dr. Choudhri accept my insurance?
Dr. Choudhri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-0002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choudhri accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Choudhri in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Choudhri's office located?
Dr. Tanvir Choudhri's Primary Practice
5 E 98th St Fl 7
New York, NY 10029
(212) 241-0002
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
Schlesinger Fellowship in Neurosurgical Research
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Galbraith Award
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Housestaff Research Award
Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Beta Kappa
Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly2013
Top Doc
New York Magazine1998
What is Dr. Choudhri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Choudhri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043286727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choudhri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choudhri
What is Dr. Tanvir Choudhri's specialty?
Dr. Choudhri is a Specialist near New York, NY.
Is this Dr. Tanvir Choudhri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choudhri 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 Tanvir Choudhri accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Tanvir Choudhri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tanvir Choudhri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choudhri's office at (212) 241-0002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tanvir Choudhri?
Please contact Dr. Choudhri's office at (212) 241-0002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tanvir Choudhri have?
Dr. Tanvir Choudhri is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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