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Dr. Moises Dominguez, MD

Dr. Moises Dominguez, MD

Neurologist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dominguez, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Moises Dominguez, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College, specializing in headache medicine.He earned his Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in philosophy from the City College of New York, where he graduated summa cum laude. He then obtained his doctor of medicine degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his thesis on optimizing the educational experience of medical students rotating on neurology using a video-based model of learning and Just-in-time teaching. He completed his neurology training at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Weill Cornell Campus) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he was elected by his peers to be chief resident and won the Neurology Resident Teaching Award. After graduating from Weill Cornell, he completed his Headache Medicine fellowship at New York University, a United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties-accredited fellowship program.Dr. Dominguez has published several articles on medical education and headache-related topics, as well as book chapters in the field of headache disorders and its procedural and neuromodulatory treatment. He previously served as an assistant editor for the journal Headache, a leader in publishing literature in headache and facial pain disorders, and is the official journal of the American Headache Society. Additionally, he is on the editorial board of the American Migraine Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting research, advocacy, and awareness for people with migraine. He has a strong interest in education and innovative methods of treating migraine and other headache disorders, including pharmacological, procedural, and device-based modalities.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dominguez?

    Dr. Moises Dominguez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dominguez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Headache, Migraine, Pain-Facial, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Dominguez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Dominguez speak?

    Dr. Dominguez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Dominguez typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Dominguez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dominguez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43011: Migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Dominguez typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Dominguez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dominguez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • SPG Block
    • Nasal Ganglion Block
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64505: Injection, anesthetic agent; sphenopalatine ganglion
    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Dominguez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dominguez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dominguez accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Dominguez in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dominguez's office located?

    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program

    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program

    520 East 70th Street, Starr Pavilion, 607

    New York, NY 10021

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    What is Dr. Dominguez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Dominguez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033607171.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dominguez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dominguez

    What is Dr. Moises Dominguez's specialty?

    Dr. Dominguez is a Neurologist near New York, NY.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is Dr. Moises Dominguez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dominguez is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Moises Dominguez accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Moises Dominguez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Moises Dominguez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dominguez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Moises Dominguez?

    Please contact Dr. Dominguez's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dominguez's office located?

    Dr. Dominguez's office is located in New York, NY.