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Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1978)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, essential tremor , meningioma, and more.

222 E 41st Street Floor 9
New York, NY 10017

(212) 263-7744

Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD is a neurologist in New York, NY specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1978 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

Address:

222 E 41st Street Floor 9
New York, NY 10017

Some issues Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

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

“She is a daughter of Ann Kirschner and Dr. Harold Weinberg of New York.”—"Elisabeth Weinberg, Matthew Stine (Published 2010)", New York Times, July 2010

“The morning of my discharge, the results of an MRI showed what my neurologist (thank you, Dr. Harold Weinberg) described as an "anomaly" and swelling on the right side of the brain.”—"Ted Kennedy, Jim Melanson in the fight of their lives", New York Daily News, June 2008

“Such reassurances are not enough to convince Dr. Harold Weinberg, a 50-year-old neurologist in New York.”—"'Dear Doctor' Meets 'Return To Sender' (Published 2002)", New York Times, June 2002

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	974
Black	34
Hispanic	20
Asian	19
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	231
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

doctor visit	1298
hospital care	272
inpatient care	272

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	908
Black	32
Hispanic	39
Asian	17
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	242
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

doctor visit	1365
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182

**Gender**
Male	878
Female	1148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1820
Black	54
Hispanic	64
Asian	36
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	720
From 75 to 84	748
85 and over	458
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

doctor visit	1350
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	858
Black	29
Hispanic	30
Asian	21
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	213
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

doctor visit	1317
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	23
Hispanic	33
Asian	20
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	397
85 and over	207
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

doctor visit	1286
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	828
Black	23
Hispanic	31
Asian	21
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	195
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

doctor visit	1375
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	820
Black	30
Hispanic	36
Asian	24
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	397
85 and over	202
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

doctor visit	1198
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	33
Hispanic	20
Asian	26
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	178
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

doctor visit	2697
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in New York, NY were rehabilitation, hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	1463
electroencephalography (EEG)	11
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
rehabilitation	377

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	499

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	782
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	347
85 and over	192
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	297

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	12
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1978. He completed residency at Columbia University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1978)

Residency: Columbia University Medical Center (1981)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology (1983)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University

NYU Langone Health

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. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, GHI Medicare Supplement, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Vytra HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Open Access EPO, GHI HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, United Healthcare Medicare, AARP, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Child Health Plus, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Aetna Medicare, Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage, Apwu Health Plan, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, HIP Bridge, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), Connecticare Commercial, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Christian Brothers Services, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), HIP VIP Medicare Bold, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), WellNet, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, UMR, Wellfleet-NYU Student, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, HIP Prime Bronze, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, HIP Prime Gold, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, WTC Health Program, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, NY Fire Department - WTC, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Connecticare Bridge, HIP Prime Silver, New York Hotel Trades, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, Medicare Part A and B, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange and HIP Medicare Supplement.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Harold Jay Weinberg, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

GHI Medicare Supplement

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna Open Access HMO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Vytra HMO

Aetna Indemnity

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

Community Care Network (CCN)

Anthem

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Open Access EPO

GHI HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

EmblemHealth

CIGNA Indemnity

United Healthcare Medicare

AARP

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP Child Health Plus

HIP EPO

HIP HMO

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Aetna Medicare

Aetna

Humana Medicare Advantage

Apwu Health Plan

HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange

HIP Bridge

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)

BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)

Connecticare Commercial

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Christian Brothers Services

BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

WellNet

HIP Prime Basic Exchange

HIP Prime Platinum

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

HIP Prime Gold Exchange

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

UMR

Wellfleet-NYU Student

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)

Starmark

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

Allied

BCBS Federal Program

HIP Prime Bronze

Bind Benefits inc

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

HIP Prime Silver Exchange

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

HIP Prime Gold

HIP Prime Platinum Exchange

WTC Health Program

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Chesterfield Resources Inc

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

NY Fire Department - WTC

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Connecticare Bridge

HIP Prime Silver

New York Hotel Trades

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

Medicare Part A and B

HIP Prime Bronze Exchange

HIP Medicare Supplement

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biogen Idec Inc.	$42 TECFIDERA $42

**Types of Payments**
Education	$42

Biography

Dr. Harold Weinberg is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His areas of expertise include hemifacial spasm, guillain-barre syndrome, and syncope (fainting). He is affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Weinberg takes Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, he performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center.