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Dr. Nachum Levin, MD

(Nachum Levin, MD)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1989)
Professional interests include: knee osteoarthritis, hip pain, partial knee replacement, and more.
153 Bay 26th Street Ground Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11214

Dr. Nachum Levin, MD is an orthopedist in Brooklyn, NY specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1989 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Nachum Levin, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Brooklyn Orthopedics-Bay 26th Street.

View Doctor's Full Profile (718) 648-5622

Office Locations

Address:

153 Bay 26th Street Ground Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11214

Some issues Dr. Nachum Levin, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nachum Levin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nachum Levin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brooklyn, NY were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

aspiration 140
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 20
doctor visit 974
hip imaging 239
injections 140
joint surgery 103
lower extremity surgery 103
musculoskeletal imaging 703
pelvic imaging 136
reconstructive surgery 103
X-rays 839

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nachum Levin, MD.

Gender
Male 170
Female 469
Ethnicity
Black / African American 7
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 536
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 6
Other 72
Age
85 and over 77
75 to 84 283
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 249

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nachum Levin, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 53
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 19
Cancer 7

Education & Training

Dr. Nachum Levin, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery (1997)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nachum Levin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Brooklyn Orthopedics-Bay 26th Street

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. Nachum Levin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Local 1199, Hotel Trades Council, HIP, Multiplan, Cigna, First Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, POMCO Insurance Company, Tricare, Magnacare, Oxford, Humana, Medicare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Sedgwick WTC, VA Community Care Network, GHI, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Wellcare, Qualcare Inc., Emblem, Railroad Medicare, Connecticare, WTC Health Program, 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, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, 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, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, 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, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, MetroPlusHealth Medicare, Qualcare Inc, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, 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, MetroPlusHealth Gold, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, 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, River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, MetroPlusHealth Goldcare, MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2, 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, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Aetna International, Medicare Part A and B, MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange, 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, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Qualcare Direct, Professional Benefit Admin, MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nachum Levin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Local 1199
Hotel Trades Council
HIP
Multiplan
Cigna
First Health
Aetna
United Healthcare
POMCO Insurance Company
Tricare
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $718 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$464 		KNEES
$117 		TRIATHLON
$117 		MAKOplasty
$21
Abbott Laboratories $143 PROCLAIM
$143
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $861

Biography

Dr. Nachum Levin practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Brooklyn, NY. He attended New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. Dr. Levin's areas of expertise include the following: hip replacement, knee osteoarthritis, and knee ligament injury. He most likely takes Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

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