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Dr. Leonid Shkolnik, MD

Brooklyn, NY

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shkolnik, Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Leonid Shkolnik, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Shkolnik completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Neurology; St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Neurology; St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shkolnik is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shkolnik’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shkolnik’s office at (718) 283-5700.

    Where did Dr. Shkolnik go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Neurology; St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Neurology; St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny

    Is Dr. Shkolnik board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Leonid Shkolnik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Shkolnik speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Shkolnik treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shkolnik 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. Shkolnik. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia from a Medical Condition
    • Insomnia
    • Secondary insomnia
    • Medical insomnia
    • Sleeplessness due to illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4701: Insomnia due to medical condition

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Healthy Weight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues
    • Normal Weight
    • Body Mass Index
    • Optimal Weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Tension Headache
    • Headache
    • Stress Headache
    • Muscle Contraction Headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain
    • Aching Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5489: Other dorsalgia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Does Dr. Shkolnik accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shkolnik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shkolnik accept in Brooklyn, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centers Plan for Healthy Living

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Villagecare

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    Where is Dr. Shkolnik's office located?

    Dr. Leonid Shkolnik's Primary Practice

    1250 57th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11219

    (718) 283-5700

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    Dr. Leonid Shkolnik's Practice 2

    4802 10th Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11219

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

    Dr. Shkolnik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184624736.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shkolnik?

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

    What is Dr. Leonid Shkolnik's specialty?

    Dr. Shkolnik is a Neurologist near Brooklyn, NY.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Leonid Shkolnik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shkolnik is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Leonid Shkolnik accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Leonid Shkolnik is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leonid Shkolnik offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shkolnik's office at (718) 283-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leonid Shkolnik?

    Please contact Dr. Shkolnik's office at (718) 283-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leonid Shkolnik have?

    Dr. Leonid Shkolnik is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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