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Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD

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(Nirit Weiss, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery, General Practice and Spine Surgery

Yale University School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: cervical artificial disc replacement, meningioma, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more.

5 East 98th Street 7th Floor
New York, NY 10029

(212) 241-6820

Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY specializing in neurosurgery, general practice and spine surgery. She graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

5 East 98th Street 7th Floor
New York, NY 10029

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10 Union Square East 5th Floor, Suite 5P
New York, NY 10003

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300 Cadman Plaza West
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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10 Union Square East 5th Floor, Suite 5p
Organization:mount Sinai Union Square, NY 10003

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Some issues Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

In The News

“An assistant professor of neurosurgery at Mount Sinai, Nirit Weiss performs surgery on the brain, spine and spinal cord for tumors, trauma, degenerative disease and pain.”—"When nerves cause chronic pain, doctors can 'jam the circuit'", New York Daily News, March 2010

“"MRI has totally changed neurosurgery," says Nirit Weiss, assistant professor of neurosurgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.”—"Fifteen people who changed the world", NBC News, June 2007

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in New York, NY during 2012 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
implant surgery	14
neurostimulator replacement	14
spinal procedures	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	63
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in New York, NY were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and spinal procedures.

doctor visit	30
implant surgery	14
neurostimulator replacement	14
spinal procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	1
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1998. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon NJ, Magnacare-Health Care, Elderplan, EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid, WellCare Health Plan, Oscar, Fidelis Health Care, HealthFirst Medicaid, Affinity Medicaid-Medicare-Essential Exchange, United Health Care - Commercial, Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid, Amidacare Medicaid, CIGNA Healthcare, 1199 SEIU, Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange, HealthFirst Medicare, Metroplus, Multiplan PHCS, EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO, Centivo, Medicare - NY, Senior Whole Health, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon NJ

Magnacare-Health Care

Elderplan

EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid

WellCare Health Plan

Oscar

Fidelis Health Care

HealthFirst Medicaid

Affinity Medicaid-Medicare-Essential Exchange

United Health Care - Commercial

Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid

Amidacare Medicaid

CIGNA Healthcare

1199 SEIU

Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange

HealthFirst Medicare

Metroplus

Multiplan PHCS

EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO

Centivo

Medicare - NY

Senior Whole Health

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nirit Weiss, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$311 INTELLIS $178	LIORESAL $93	AUTOFILL $40
Boston Scientific Corporation	$159 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $139	PAIN MANAGEMENT $16	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $3
Nuvectra Corporation	$137 Algovita $137
Nevro Corp.	$122 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $122
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$23 Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$752

Biography

Dr. Nirit Weiss sees patients in New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, and Organization:mount Sinai Union Square, NY. Her medical specialties are general practice, spine surgery, and neurosurgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Weiss average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include acoustic neuroma, lumbar laminectomy, and meningioma. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Medicaid Managed Care, Anthem, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Weiss accepts. Dr. Weiss has an open panel in New York, NY according to Yext. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Weiss attended Yale School of Medicine. She has received the following distinctions: New York Super Doctors; Super Doctors, Super Doctors; and Irving J. Sherman Award for Outstanding Neurosurgery Resident Achievement. Dr. Weiss (or staff) speaks the following languages: Hebrew and Spanish.