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Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD

Accepting New Patients

(91 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: acoustic neuroma, acromegaly, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, and more.

5 E 98th Street Box 1136
New York, NY 10029

(212) 241-6147

Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD is a neurosurgeon in Organization:the Mount Sinai Hospital, NY specializing in neurosurgery. Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

Mount Sinai Health System

1468 Madison Avenue 8th Floor, Room 35
Organization:the Mount Sinai Hospital, NY 10029

(212) 241-6147

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5 E 98th Street Box 1136
New York, NY 10029

(212) 241-6147

(212) 241-3252

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Some issues Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, 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.

In The News

“Amanda "Mandy" Hyne, 37, with her neurosurgeon, Dr. Raj Shrivastava, at her six-month follow-up appointment on July 8, 2025 at Mount Sinai in New York City, following successful surgery to remove...”—"I thought my headaches and fatigue were just mom stress - turns out it was a massive brain tumor", New York Post, July 2025

“It resembled a quail egg, Mount Sinai Hospital neurosurgeon Dr. Raj Shrivastava told Today.”—"Woman's Brain Tumor Turns Out to Be a Baby Tapeworm Living in Her Head", Newsweek, June 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Organization:the Mount Sinai Hospital, NY during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
plastic surgery procedures	20
reconstructive surgery	20
tissue transfer	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Organization:the Mount Sinai Hospital, NY during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
plastic surgery procedures	25
reconstructive surgery	25
tissue transfer	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
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. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	69
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	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	33

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Organization:the Mount Sinai Hospital, NY were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and tissue transfer.

doctor visit	59
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
tissue transfer	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	11
Cancer	5

Education & Training

He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, 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. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, Oscar, WellCare, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

Fidelis Care

Oscar

WellCare

Healthfirst Medicaid

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 91 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Raj K. Shrivastava, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Organization:the Mount Sinai Hospital, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Synaptive Medical Inc.	$1,446 Brightmatter Drive/ Guide $1,301	Brightmatter Drive/Guide $144
Stryker Corporation	$330 Tritanium $166	SONOPET IQ $164
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$306 Spine $123	Cranial ReconstructionFixation $120	MATRIXNEURO $63
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$295 Spine $157	ROSA Brain $139
Elekta, Inc.	$162 LEKSELL VANTAGE STEREOTACTIC SYSTEM $162
Other	$1,089 Cranial ReconstructionFixation $152	CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $136	PAIN MANAGEMENT $136	Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $110	Diabetes Care $109	Other $445

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,216
Travel and Lodging	$1,327
Entertainment	$86

Biography

Dr. Raj Shrivastava's medical specialty is neurosurgery. Before completing his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Shrivastava attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. These areas are among Dr. Shrivastava's clinical interests: hemifacial spasm, sinus cancer, and skull base cancer. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Fidelis Care, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Shrivastava has received the following distinctions: New York Super Doctors; America's Top Surgeon Award; and US News and World Report Selected Top Doctor-Neurosurgery. He is conversant in Spanish. His professional affiliations include Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Mount Sinai Health System reports that Dr. Shrivastava is accepting new patients at his office in Organization:The Mount Sinai Hospital, NY.