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Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Emergency Medicine

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and more.

1468 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10028

(212) 241-2100

Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD is a neurologist in New York, NY specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and emergency medicine. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

1468 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10028

(212) 241-2100

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5 E 98th Street Floor 14
New York, NY 10029

(212) 241-8867

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630 W 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

(917) 747-3678

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Some issues Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2012 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	128
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2013 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	156
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	28
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2014 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	175
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	25
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	160
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	42
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2016 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	435

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	129
Hispanic	107
Asian	15
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	72
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	53
Dementia	28
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2017 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	227
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	100
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	57
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	37
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2018 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	90
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	65
Hispanic	44
Asian	17
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	46
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	56
Dementia	37
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	90
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	79
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	62
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	43
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	117
inpatient care	117

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	45
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	37
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	50
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
emergency care	12
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	32
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	22
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	41
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	15
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	35
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	31
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	53
Dementia	36
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	122
inpatient care	122

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	23
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	20
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	72
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	58
Dementia	42
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	106
inpatient care	106

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	12
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY were emergency care, hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

catheterization	12
emergency care	148
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	133
Hispanic	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	60
85 and over	34
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	14
Dementia	29

Education & Training

Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: New York

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. Cappi C. Lay, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, Oscar, WellCare, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Anthem, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, 32BJ Health Fund, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Cappi C. Lay, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

Oscar

WellCare

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

Anthem

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

32BJ Health Fund

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ambu A/S	$1,200 $1,200
Ambu Inc.	$900 $900
Stryker Corporation	$147 None $147

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,100
Food and Beverage	$147

Biography

Dr. Cappi Lay practices emergency medicine, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease), and critical care (intensive care medicine). His areas of expertise include the following: brain aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and traumatic brain injury. Medicaid Managed Care, Anthem, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Lay accepts. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU), Dr. Lay attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons for medical school. Dr. Lay has received professional recognition including the following: Physician of the Year Award, Mount Sinai Health System. He speaks Spanish. His professional affiliations include Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. His practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by Mount Sinai Health System.