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Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology

Professional interests include: stroke, myelogram (spinal cord imaging), brain MRI, and more.

1283 York Avenue 7th Floor
New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-6000

Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY specializing in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL, KINGS PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC and WEILL CORNELL IMAGING AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN.

Office Locations

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1283 York Avenue 7th Floor
New York, NY 10065

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1305 York Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021

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2315 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10024

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416 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022

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520 East 70th Street Ground Floor
New York, NY 10021

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525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

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53 Beekman Street Ground Level
New York, NY 10038

Some issues Dr. Joshua Lantos, 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.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	492
CT scan	227
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	296
neck imaging	60
spinal procedures	64
thoracic (chest) imaging	1509
vascular procedures	110
X-rays	1497

**Gender**
Male	1290
Female	1414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2006
Black	242
Hispanic	194
Asian	170
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	872
From 75 to 84	930
85 and over	570
Less than 65	332

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	24

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1173
CT scan	697
eye procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	820
neck imaging	198
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	371
thoracic (chest) imaging	766
vascular procedures	293
X-rays	780

**Gender**
Male	930
Female	1072

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1439
Black	197
Hispanic	159
Asian	141
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	692
From 75 to 84	637
85 and over	412
Less than 65	261

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	27
Cancer	20

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	970
CT scan	760
diagnostic procedures	10
eye procedures	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	667
neck imaging	164
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	328
thoracic (chest) imaging	507
vascular procedures	193
X-rays	490

**Gender**
Male	740
Female	1017

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1321
Black	146
Hispanic	132
Asian	85
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	678
From 75 to 84	569
85 and over	330
Less than 65	180

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1076
CT scan	703
eye procedures	51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	854
neck imaging	215
spinal procedures	420
vascular procedures	301

**Gender**
Male	794
Female	982

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1312
Black	154
Hispanic	140
Asian	86
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	687
From 75 to 84	596
85 and over	289
Less than 65	204

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1012
CT scan	663
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	819
neck imaging	211
spinal procedures	484
vascular procedures	347

**Gender**
Male	648
Female	896

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1114
Black	141
Hispanic	121
Asian	90
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	638
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	235
Less than 65	161

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

abdominal imaging	64
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	923
CT scan	649
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	710
neck imaging	162
pelvic imaging	66
spinal procedures	428
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
vascular procedures	313
X-rays	10

**Gender**
Male	725
Female	980

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1085
Black	271
Hispanic	154
Asian	97
Other	98
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	539
85 and over	319
Less than 65	203

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	28
Cancer	18

abdominal imaging	78
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	2558
CT scan	1469
eye procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1910
musculoskeletal imaging	17
neck imaging	413
pelvic imaging	69
spinal procedures	1037
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
vascular procedures	833
X-rays	40

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and X-rays.

abdominal imaging	71
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1173
CT scan	742
diagnostic procedures	10
eye procedures	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	868
musculoskeletal imaging	17
neck imaging	203
pelvic imaging	40
spinal procedures	449
thoracic (chest) imaging	563
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
vascular procedures	342
X-rays	566

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	115
Asian / Pacific Islander	66
Non-Hispanic White	827
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	90
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	378
85 and over	215
Less than 65	134
65 to 74	421

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	14

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

KINGS PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC

WEILL CORNELL IMAGING AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN

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. Joshua Lantos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and VNSNY CHOICE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joshua Lantos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

VNSNY CHOICE

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Biography

Dr. Joshua Lantos is a neuroradiology and diagnostic radiology specialist in New York, NY and City of New York, NY. Dr. Lantos is professionally affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.