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Dr. Shyam Patel, MD

(Shyam A. Patel, MD)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine (2015)
Professional interests include: lumbar stenosis, cervical artificial disc replacement, cervical herniated disc, and more.
180 East Pulaski Road Suite E1-700
Huntington Station, NY 11746

Dr. Shyam Patel, MD is a spine surgeon in East Meadow, NY specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Shyam Patel, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Ambulatory Care East Meadow.

View Doctor's Full Profile (631) 425-2140

Office Locations

Address:

1530 Front Street Suite 200
East Meadow, NY 11554

Address:

180 East Pulaski Road Suite E1-700
Huntington Station, NY 11746

Some issues Dr. Shyam Patel, MD can help you with:

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.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shyam Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shyam Patel, MD treated as a spine surgeon in East Meadow, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 119
hospital care 36
inpatient care 36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shyam Patel, MD.

Gender
Male 1
Female 3
Age
75 to 84
85 and over 1
Less than 65
65 to 74 1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shyam Patel, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shyam Patel, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and dementia.

Hypertension 7
High Cholesterol 6
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 4
Depression 3
Chronic Kidney Disease 4
Asthma
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 4
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Cancer
Dementia 4

Education & Training

Dr. Shyam Patel, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. He has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital (2020)

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shyam Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Ambulatory Care East Meadow

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. Shyam Patel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Health, Connecticare, Tricare, Healthfirst, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, HIP, Wellcare, United Healthcare, Oxford, Medicare, Medicaid of New York, Humana, Cigna, Local 1199, Fidelis Care, Aetna, Multiplan, Magnacare, GHI, Emblem, Elderplan, POMCO Insurance Company, Railroad Medicare, Centerlight Healthcare, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, Senior Whole Health, VNS Choice Advantage, Hamaspik Choice, Village Care, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, MetroPlusHealth, Partners Health Plan Inc, VA Community Care Network, Qualcare Inc., Amida Care, Longevity Health Plan, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, Guardian, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, GEHA, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Partners Health Plan Medicare, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shyam Patel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Health
Connecticare
Tricare
Healthfirst
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
HIP
Wellcare
United Healthcare
Oxford
Medicare
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Southern Spine, LLC $15,113
$15,113
NUVASIVE, INC. $5,688 XLIF
$3,542 		ACP
$575 		Bendini
$275 		Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc
$257 		X-CORE
$155 		Other
$885
Medtronic, Inc. $3,012 MAZOR X SYSTEM
$1,976 		CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM
$394 		UNID_PASS
$277 		CD HORIZON
$222 		PRESTIGE LP CERVICAL DISC SYSTEM
$99 		Other
$44
Globus Medical, Inc. $2,618 ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System
$1,794 		Altera
$144 		Independence MIS
$140 		CREO
$121 		Excelsius Robotics System
$106 		Other
$312
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $2,184 Affixus
$1,401 		Alps Clavicle
$183 		DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs
$117 		NCB Instruments/Plates/Screws
$114 		Alps Prox Tib Plates
$105 		Other
$264
Other $2,170 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT
$303 		Senza
$265 		XIA
$244 		Infuse
$153 		A3
$144 		Other
$1,061
Types of Payments
Grant $12,000
Travel and Lodging $9,921
Food and Beverage $8,370
Education $495

Biography

Dr. Shyam Patel specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: laminectomy, back injury, and cervical herniated disc. Dr. Patel is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center. He appears to be in-network for Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Patel trained at Rhode Island Hospital.

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