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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alterman, Neurosurgeon in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Ronnie Alterman, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Brighton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Alterman is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alterman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alterman’s office at (617) 632-7246.
Is Dr. Alterman board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ronnie Alterman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Alterman speak?
Dr. Alterman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Alterman typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alterman 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. Alterman. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Alterman typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alterman 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. Alterman. 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:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implantation
- DBS Surgery
- Neurostimulator Electrode Placement
- Brain Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61863: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Does Dr. Alterman accept my insurance?
Dr. Alterman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alterman accept in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Alterman in Brighton, MA 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)
Eternal Health
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Alterman's office located?
Dr. Ronnie Alterman's Primary Practice
114 North Beacon St Ste 116
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 632-7246
What is Dr. Alterman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750357430.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alterman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alterman
What is Dr. Ronnie Alterman's specialty?
Dr. Alterman is a Neurosurgeon near Brighton, MA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ronnie Alterman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alterman is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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
When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ronnie Alterman accepting new patients in Brighton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ronnie Alterman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronnie Alterman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alterman's office at (617) 632-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronnie Alterman?
Please contact Dr. Alterman's office at (617) 632-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ronnie Alterman have?
Dr. Ronnie Alterman is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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