Learn More About the Multidisciplinary Brain Metastasis Clinic at MSK

Nelson Moss, MD

Neurosurgeon

Titles

Co-Director, Multidisciplinary Brain Metastasis Program

Clinical Expertise

Primary Brain Tumors; Metastatic Brain Tumors; Low-Grade Glioma; Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma); Meningioma and Skull Base/Craniofacial Surgery

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Accepted Insurance Providers

Dr. Moss accepts the following list of insurance providers. Select your insurance provider to see more details.

Aetna

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23)

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS

Blue Cross Health Plus

Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO

Carrum Health

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental

Cigna

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem Essential

Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO

Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN

Empire Essential

Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO

Fidelis

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO

First Health

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO

Healthfirst

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO

Horizon Medicare Advantage

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government

Magnacare

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental

MVP

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Payor Type: Other
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): TBD

Oscar

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO/EPO

Oxford

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government

Qualcare

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO

UMR

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS

United Healthcare

Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO

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About Me

Education

MD, Harvard Medical School

Residencies

Neurosurgery – NewYork–Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Fellowships

Neurosurgical Oncology – MD Anderson Cancer Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

I am a neurosurgeon who specializes in safely and effectively treating people with primary brain tumors and metastatic brain tumors. I am passionate about providing expert, personalized care using the most innovative and minimally-invasive surgical and nonsurgical options, and have dedicated my career to the advancement of this field.

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I have specialty training in neurosurgical oncology from two leading cancer centers in the United States. These experiences gave me expertise in and a unique perspective on the most advanced techniques and newest treatments available to treat brain tumors. The portfolio of approaches I use during surgery include brain mapping while my patients are either awake or asleep, MR imaging, stereotactic navigation, brachytherapy, neuroendoscopy, and laser interstitial thermal therapy. I also offer stereotactic radiosurgery and other forms of non-invasive radiosurgery.

It is a very exciting time to care for people with brain tumors. New technologies and developments in treatments and techniques, such as advances in genetic sequencing, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy are revolutionizing cancer care. I have a research background in molecular biology and have long been devoted to understanding the genetic and epigenetic causes of tumor growth and metastasis. I am optimistic that our research will allow us to better treat and control many types of brain tumors.

I am also a part of MSK’s Brain Metastasis Center. This group provides exceptional team-oriented care to people with cancer that has spread to the brain. With our group’s vast and growing set of offerings for treating brain tumors surgically and with precise radiation and focused and investigational medications, our Center is uniquely suited to finding the best treatment for each patient. It is a privilege to offer my patients access to promising clinical trials and research approaches that may not be available elsewhere. 

Neurosurgery is understandably foreign to many people. My goal is to ensure that my patients and their families are well informed about their disease and its treatment. After meeting with me, I strive for my patients to have a full understanding of their options, to have an accurate idea of what each treatment involves, and to be confident about their care plan. I hope they can see the compassion, teamwork, and unwavering focus on curing each person we care for that is essential to everyone at MSK.

When I am not working, I love spending time with my family, running, swimming, and traveling.

Awards and Honors

  • Distinguished House Staff Award, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center (2017)
  • Charlie Kunz Scholar Award (2016)
  • First Place Awardee, New York Society for Neurosurgery (2015)
  • Chordoma Foundation Research Support (2014-5 and 2015-6)
  • Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (AANS/CNS) Fellowship Award (2014-2015)
  • Intel Science Talent Search National Finalist (2001)

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Nelson Moss discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • AstraZeneca
    Provision of Services

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