Dr. Simon J. Hanft, MD

  • Valhalla, NY
  • Neurosurgeon
NPI1679732960PAC ID5395960066
Medicare services, 2024
62
Medicare patients, 2024
69
Part D claims, 2017
12
Publications
75
Clinical trials
1
Practice address
100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
Practice phone
Call (914) 493-7000
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Primary practice

Westchester Medical Center

Hospital · Valhalla, New York

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Dr. Simon J. Hanft is a neurosurgeon in Valhalla, New York

Dr. Hanft practices at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, part of Westchester Medical Center Health Network.

Dr. Hanft's NPI, 1679732960, was assigned on June 3, 2008. Dr. Hanft graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Hanft holds New York license 250371.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
5395960066
NPI enumeration date
June 3, 2008
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
Practice phone
(914) 493-7000
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
45
Medical school graduation
2007

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Simon J. Hanft practices at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York

Dr. Hanft's primary practice is Westchester Medical Center, at 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595 in Westchester County. The practice phone is (914) 493-7000.

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Simon J. Hanft is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Hanft's primary practice is Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, part of Westchester Medical Center Health Network. The medical group on file is Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services.

Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Simon J. Hanft's practice

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Westchester Medical CenterAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Simon J. Hanft is one of 455 neurosurgeons in New York

Neurological surgery is Dr. Hanft's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207T00000X. Dr. Hanft is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Hanft's licenses on file in 2 states: New York and New Jersey.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Neurological surgery, New YorkPrimaryLicense 250371 · 2008 to 2026 · taxonomy 207T00000X
  • New Jersey licenseLicense 25MA09432700 · 2014 to 2021

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists craniotomy among the conditions Dr. Hanft treats.

Neurosurgeons near Dr. Hanft

Counts of neurosurgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Simon J. Hanft billed Medicare for 62 services in 2024

CMS data shows 62 Medicare services from Dr. Hanft across 3 procedure codes in 2024, for 69 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $8,444 for them.

Medicare services, 202462
Medicare patients69
Paid by Medicare$8,444
Procedure codes3

Dr. Hanft's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 402024: 4820%
Surgery
2023: 162024: 1413%

Where Dr. Hanft's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office4877%
  • In a facility1423%

Dr. Hanft compared with the New York median for neurosurgeons, 2024

  • Dr. Hanft
  • New York median
Medicare services
62vs 16262% below
Medicare patients
69vs 11339% below
Part D claims
12vs 2245% below

Medians across 411 neurosurgeons in New York with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Hanft's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Simon J. Hanft treated 69 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73

CMS counts 69 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Hanft in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 32 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 22% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.14, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Hanft's median patient age at 62, with 55% women.

Medicare patients, 202469
Average age73
Average risk score1.14
Also on Medicaid22%

Dr. Hanft's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Hanft's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women3754%
  • Men3246%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Hanft's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis42%
  4. Diabetes38%
  5. Ischemic heart disease33%
  6. Anxiety32%
  7. Mood disorders25%
  8. Stroke or TIA25%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Hanft's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 62

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women55%
  • Men42%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Simon J. Hanft wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2017

In 2017, Dr. Hanft wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $74 in total drug cost.

Part D claims, 201712
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$74

Dr. Hanft's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2017

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

Dr. Simon J. Hanft scored 75 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 75 out of 100 for Dr. Hanft for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Hanft accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Hanft as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
MIPS final score, 2024
75 of 100

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Simon J. Hanft has 75 publications on record

Dmand AI links 75 papers to Dr. Hanft, published from 2010 to 2025. 2022 was the busiest year, with 13. The most frequent topics are Brain Neoplasms, Postoperative Complications and Neurosurgical Procedures. Dr. Hanft has published most often in Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). Dr. Hanft's most frequent co-authors are Chirag D. Gandhi, MD, Christian Andrew Bowers, MD and Ricardo Jorge Komotar, MD.

Papers75
Years published2010 to 2025

Dr. Hanft's papers by year, 2014 to 2025

Topics Dr. Hanft writes about most

  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Frailty
  • Glioblastoma
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Meningeal Neoplasms
  • Neurosurgery

Dr. Hanft's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Hanft

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Simon J. Hanft has worked on 1 clinical trial

Dmand AI links Dr. Hanft to 1 clinical trial. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Glioblastoma and Astrocytoma.

Conditions in Dr. Hanft's trials

  • Glioblastoma
  • Astrocytoma

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Hanft

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Hanft

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Simon J. Hanft received $93,968 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 146 general payments to Dr. Hanft from 25 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 59% of the total. Omniscient Neurotechnology America Ltd paid the most, $45,375.

General payments to Dr. Hanft by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Hanft by kind, 2016 to 2025

$94Kin total
  • Consulting fees$55,76759%
  • Speaker and faculty fees$16,18017%
  • Food and beverage$8,3539%
  • Travel and lodging$7,1728%
  • Other$6,3567%

Companies that paid Dr. Hanft the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Simon J. Hanft graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine

Dr. Hanft graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2007.

  1. Medical schoolStanford University School Of Medicine
  2. Board certified in neurological surgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Simon J. Hanft accepts plans from 18 insurance carriers

Dr. Hanft is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • MVP Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • HCSC
  • Aspirus Health Plan
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Plan types Dr. Hanft accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO12
  2. Medicare10
  3. HMO9
  4. POS7
  5. EPO6
  6. Medicaid3

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Simon J. Hanft's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Simon J. Hanft's NPI number?

Dr. Simon J. Hanft's NPI number is 1679732960. It was assigned on June 3, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Simon J. Hanft?

Dr. Simon J. Hanft is a neurosurgeon in Valhalla, New York. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurological Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207T00000X).

Where does Dr. Simon J. Hanft practice?

Dr. Hanft practices at 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595. Dr. Hanft's primary practice is Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, part of Westchester Medical Center Health Network.

What is Dr. Simon J. Hanft's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Hanft is (914) 493-7000.

What is Dr. Simon J. Hanft's medical license number?

Dr. Hanft holds New York license 250371, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Simon J. Hanft been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Hanft in New York (2008 to 2026) and New Jersey (2014 to 2021).

Which hospitals is Dr. Simon J. Hanft affiliated with?

Dr. Hanft practices at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York.

What medical group is Dr. Simon J. Hanft part of?

Dr. Hanft is linked to Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services.

Does Dr. Simon J. Hanft accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Hanft billed Medicare for 62 services in 2024, and Dr. Hanft accepts Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. Simon J. Hanft offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Hanft as offering telehealth services.

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What is Dr. Simon J. Hanft's MIPS score?

Dr. Hanft's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 75 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Simon J. Hanft see?

CMS counts 69 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Hanft in 2024, with an average age of 73.

Is Dr. Simon J. Hanft board certified?

Yes. Dr. Hanft is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What services does Dr. Simon J. Hanft bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Hanft's most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99204), office visit, established patient (99213) and surgery: brain, spine and nerves (61781).

Where did Dr. Simon J. Hanft go to medical school?

Dr. Hanft graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2007.

What drugs does Dr. Simon J. Hanft prescribe most?

In 2017 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hanft's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen.

Has Dr. Simon J. Hanft received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $93,968 in general payments to Dr. Hanft from 25 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Omniscient Neurotechnology America Ltd.

How long has Dr. Simon J. Hanft been practicing?

Dr. Hanft graduated from medical school in 2007, 19 years ago.

Does Dr. Simon J. Hanft do research?

Dmand AI links 75 publications to Dr. Hanft, published from 2010 to 2025. Dr. Hanft has worked on 1 clinical trial.

Who does Dr. Simon J. Hanft publish with?

Dr. Hanft's most frequent co-authors are Chirag D. Gandhi, MD (15 shared papers), Christian Andrew Bowers, MD (10 shared papers) and Ricardo Jorge Komotar, MD (10 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Simon J. Hanft accept?

Dr. Hanft is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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