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Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) Accident Doctor in Manhattan

Same or next-day appointments available. Call (212) 840-0135.

Rideshare trips are part of daily life in Manhattan, and stop-and-go traffic on the avenues means plenty of rear-end jolts. If your neck, back or a nerve has hurt since an Uber or Lyft crash, our Midtown spine and pain office on East 55th Street can evaluate it.

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Hurt in an Uber or Lyft? You’re generally covered by New York no-fault

New York’s no-fault system generally pays medical bills after a crash whether you were the rideshare passenger, the rideshare driver, or a pedestrian or cyclist hit by a rideshare car, regardless of who caused it. Which policy pays first depends on the situation, such as your own auto policy, the rideshare driver’s policy or the rideshare company’s coverage, and we sort that out with the insurer when you call.

This is general information, not legal advice. For questions about your claim or rights, consult an attorney.

Your care in Midtown Manhattan

At the Precision Care Spine & Pain Center, Yuri Gordin, MD, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine physician, evaluates neck, back and nerve pain after the crash and explains the options. This office is for physician visits, testing and pain procedures. If your plan includes physical or occupational therapy, it continues with the same practice at our Brooklyn or Staten Island office.

Injuries we commonly treat

Whiplash and other neck sprains and strains
Back pain, including disc injuries
Shoulder and knee injuries from the seat belt, door or partition
Wrist and hand injuries from bracing or a fall
Pinched nerves, with numbness or tingling in an arm or leg
Soft-tissue (muscle and ligament) injuries
Headaches that start after the crash

Your care path

Evaluation: a history, a hands-on exam and a review of any ER records or imaging.
Testing in the office: EMG/NCV testing for numbness or tingling, and diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound for joints and soft tissue.
Pain procedures when the evaluation supports them: epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation, joint injections and trigger point injections.
Therapy: not offered at this office. Physical therapy continues at our Brooklyn or Staten Island office, and occupational and hand therapy in Brooklyn.

Everyone is different. Treatment options and results vary from person to person.

First steps

Get examined

Pain, numbness, headaches or stiffness after the ride are all reasons to be seen, even if you felt fine at the scene.

File for no-fault

Written notice generally has to reach the insurer within 30 days of the accident (11 NYCRR 65-1.1).

Call with your claim

Have the insurer’s name and claim number ready. The office handles the no-fault treatment paperwork with the insurer.

For a medical emergency, call 911.

Our Midtown Manhattan office

Precision Care Spine & Pain Center serves patients from Midtown, Midtown East, Turtle Bay, the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, East Harlem (Spanish Harlem), Harlem, Washington Heights and the Financial District. Lexington Av/53 St (E, plus the F on weekdays) is two blocks south; the 4, 5 and 6 stop at 59 St, and the M101, M102 and M103 buses stop at East 55th Street. Staff at this office also speak Spanish, Russian, Uzbek, Georgian and Bengali.

Midtown Manhattan office150 E 55th St, Suite 401, New York, NY 10022(212) 840-0135 · Get directionsMon–Fri 9 am–5 pm · Closed Sat–Sun

Who you’ll see at this office

Yuri Gordin, MD · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pain Medicine

Questions

What is a no-fault doctor?

A doctor who treats people hurt in car crashes, including Uber and Lyft crashes, and bills the auto insurer’s no-fault coverage for that care. In New York, no-fault generally pays medical bills regardless of who caused the crash. We bill the no-fault insurer directly. If any amount goes unpaid, we pursue it ourselves through arbitration or litigation, and this doesn’t affect you.

What kind of doctor should I see after a rideshare accident?

Start with a physician experienced with accident injuries who treats spine, joint and nerve pain; therapy, if you need it, is with the same practice in Brooklyn or Staten Island. The first visit documents your injuries, which matters for the no-fault claim.

How long can I wait to see a doctor?

It’s better not to wait. Injuries often show up a day or more later, and New York’s no-fault rules generally require written notice within 30 days of the accident (11 NYCRR 65-1.1).

Can symptoms show up days after the crash?

Yes. According to Mayo Clinic, whiplash symptoms most often start within days of the injury and can include neck pain and stiffness, headaches at the base of the skull, tingling or numbness in the arms, and dizziness. Back pain and stiffness can also appear later.

Can I be seen without health insurance?

Yes. After a rideshare crash, your health insurance isn’t used. No-fault is billed to the auto insurer of the car you were in, so you don’t need health insurance for this care. If you were driving for Uber or Lyft, or were on foot or on a bike, the office will check which policy applies.

My current doctor isn’t helping. Can I switch?

You can choose or transfer to us; we’ll help with the paperwork. You may treat with any provider you like, as long as the provider accepts no-fault. Bring your claim number and any records.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Photo ID, the police report number if there is one, the auto insurance company and claim number, any ER paperwork or imaging, and a list of your medications. A screenshot of the trip receipt from the Uber or Lyft app is helpful too.

Where is the Midtown Manhattan office?

150 E 55th St, Suite 401, New York, NY 10022. Lexington Av/53 St (E, plus the F on weekdays) is two blocks south; the 4, 5 and 6 stop at 59 St, and the M101, M102 and M103 buses stop at East 55th Street. Phone (212) 840-0135. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.

General information, not legal or medical advice for your situation. For legal questions about a rideshare claim, consult an attorney.

Ready to get checked?

Same or next-day appointments available. Call our Midtown Manhattan office at (212) 840-0135 or request an appointment online. An online request is not a confirmed booking until the office contacts you.