Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 53 |
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Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD is a pediatric radiologist in New York, NY specializing in pediatric radiology, pediatric neurosurgery and neuroradiology. He graduated from National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 53 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 50 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 56 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 51 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 51 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 32 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 48 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD graduated from National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Anthem, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, 32BJ Health Fund, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.
According to our sources, Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,867,273
Neurovascular Stents $121 |
Flow Diversion $19 |
$1,867,133 |
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$1,481,868
SOFT-VU $744,606 |
Mariner $160,565 |
$576,697 |
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$225,145
Avigo $160 |
Axium $88 |
Covidien-Intrasaccular $72 |
PIPELINE $67 |
Solitaire $19 |
Other $224,739 |
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$107,558
Barricade Coil System $107,558 |
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$44,267
Non-Product Specific $15,107 |
AX - Angiography Fluoroscopy/Radiology $7,567 |
Artis zeego $6,890 |
AX Angiography Fluoroscopy Radiology Systems $5,716 |
Artis Q $1,680 |
Other $7,307 |
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$160,291
WEB Aneurysm Embolization Device $18,766 |
EMBOTRAP $15,644 |
TRUFILL $13,818 |
HARBOR Occlusion Device $13,800 |
Non-Covered Product $10,000 |
Other $88,263 |
| $3,573,678 | |
| $221,423 | |
| $53,446 | |
| $19,814 | |
| $14,782 | |
| $3,258 |
Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD has received 26 research payments totaling $230,820.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, MD.
| Blockade Medical, LLC | 2013 | $251,638.32 | Physician Covered Recipient | Stock |
| Blockade Medical, LLC | 2014 | $251,638.32 | Physician Covered Recipient | Stock |
| Blockade Medical, LLC | 2015 | $251,638.32 | Physician Covered Recipient | Stock |
| Imperative Care, INc | 2021 | $213,358.13 | Physician Covered Recipient | Preferred Shares |
| Imperative Care, INc | 2025 | $172,521.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | 627 Common Shares, 43K Preferred Shares |
| Imperative Care, INc | 2022 | $165,263.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | 42K Preferred Shares |
| Imperative Care, INc | 2024 | $157,983.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | 627 Common Shares, 43K Preferred Shares |
| Imperative Care, INc | 2023 | $138,566.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | 42K Preferred Shares |
| Imperative Care, INc | 2020 | $51,697.50 | Physician Covered Recipient | . |
| Imperative Care, INc | 2019 | $51,273.75 | Physician Covered Recipient | Preferred Stock |
| Sequent Medical, Inc. | 2014 | $37,300.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | stock |
| Sequent Medical, Inc. | 2015 | $37,300.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Stock |
| Sequent Medical, Inc. | 2016 | $37,300.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Stock |
| Scientia Vascular | 2025 | $32,953.56 | Physician Covered Recipient | Stock |
| Scientia Vascular | 2024 | $32,953.56 | Physician Covered Recipient | STOCK OWNERSHIP |
| Sequent Medical, Inc. | 2013 | $25,000.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | series A preferred stock |
| Sequent Medical, Inc. | 2018 | $0.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Prior to the acquisition of Sequent Medical, the physician held stock options in Sequent. |
Dr. Alejandro Berenstein specializes in pediatric radiology, pediatric neurosurgery, and neuroradiology. Dr. Berenstein's areas of expertise include the following: cavernous malformations, facial problems, and brain aneurysm. His professional affiliations include Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Medicaid Managed Care, Anthem, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Berenstein honors. According to Mount Sinai Health System, Dr. Berenstein is currently accepting new patients at his office in Town of Marcy, NY. He attended medical school at National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Berenstein completed a residency program at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Berenstein has received distinctions including New York Super Doctors; Boston Scientific Neurovascular Lifetime Achievement Award; and Honoring and Award, World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology Congress. Dr. Berenstein (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and German.