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30 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shkolnik, Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Leonid Shkolnik, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. 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 Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 as a 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
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43011: Migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Brain Disease
- Brain Disease After-effects
- Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
- Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6990: Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Aching Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5489: Other dorsalgia
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Which procedures does Dr. Shkolnik perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Leonid Shkolnik may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shkolnik's office.
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
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shkolnik's office located?
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.
Contact Dr. Shkolnik to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Leonid Shkolnik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shkolnik is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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 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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