22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Levy, Neurosurgeon in Amherst, NY?
Dr. Elad Levy, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Levy completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a member of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (FAHA) (2009), American College of Surgeons, Executive Council, AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Executive Council, AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section, and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Levy is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Levy’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. Levy’s office at (716) 218-1000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Levy?
Dr. Elad Levy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon 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. Levy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Trials, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Amherst/NY community, Dr. Levy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Levy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Millard Fillmore Hospitals | SUNY Buffalo, Fellow:Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology | Neurosurgery, State University of New York at Buffalo
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Is Dr. Levy board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Elad Levy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2007
What languages does Dr. Levy speak?
Dr. Levy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Levy treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Levy 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. Levy. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
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 Dr. Levy perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Levy 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. Levy. 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:
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
- Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
- Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
- Subclavian Artery Catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography
- Cerebral Angiography
- Neck Artery X-ray
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Brain Blood Vessel Study
CPT Codes:
- 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Targeted Catheter Placement in an Artery
- Arterial Catheter Placement
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Brachiocephalic Catheter Placement
- Thoracic Artery Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Insertion
- Selective Artery Catheterization
- Thoracic Artery Catheter
- Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36217: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
- 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Neck artery stenting
- Carotid angioplasty with stent
- Transcatheter carotid stent
CPT Codes:
- 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection
Also known as:
- Balloon Angioplasty (Non-Heart/Brain/Leg)
- Transluminal Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty
- Artery Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 37246: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except lower extremity artery(ies) for occlusive disease, intracranial, coronary, pulmonary, or dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same artery; initial artery
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
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:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
Also known as:
- Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
- Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
- Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
- Intracranial Thrombolysis
- Endovascular Stroke Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 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:
- Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
- Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
- Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic
Does Dr. Levy accept my insurance?
Dr. Levy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 218-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Levy accept in Amherst, NY?
Dr. Levy in Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
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Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independent Health
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Levy's office located?
Dr. Elad Levy's Primary Practice
40 George Karl Blvd Ste 200
Amherst, NY 14221
(716) 218-1000
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (FAHA) (2009)
Fellow
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
2008
Executive Council, AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section
Ex officio Member
2007
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Member
2006
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Member
1999
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Member
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Member
Executive Council, AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section
Ex officio Member
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
What is Dr. Levy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Levy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184683195.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Levy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Levy
What is Dr. Elad Levy's specialty?
Dr. Levy is a Neurosurgeon near Amherst, 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. Levy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elad Levy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Levy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Buffalo General Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Elad Levy accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Elad Levy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elad Levy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Levy's office at (716) 218-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elad Levy?
Please contact Dr. Levy's office at (716) 218-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elad Levy have?
Dr. Elad Levy is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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