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Who is Dr. Gajaweera, Neurologist in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Gajaweera graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Emory University School Of Med. Dr. Gajaweera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gajaweera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gajaweera’s office at (585) 586-7550.
Where did Dr. Gajaweera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory University School Of Med | EMORY HEALTHCARE
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine | University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
What languages does Dr. Gajaweera speak?
Dr. Gajaweera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gajaweera treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gajaweera 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. Gajaweera. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
- Nerve Damage without Known Cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Muscle inflammation
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Muscle pain and inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M609: Myositis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Gajaweera perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera 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. Gajaweera's office.
Does Dr. Gajaweera accept my insurance?
Dr. Gajaweera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 586-7550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gajaweera accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Gajaweera in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Gajaweera's office located?
Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera's Primary Practice
20 Hagen Dr Ste 300
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 586-7550
What is Dr. Gajaweera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gajaweera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356342497.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gajaweera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gajaweera
What is Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera's specialty?
Dr. Gajaweera is a Neurologist near Rochester, 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. Gajaweera to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gajaweera is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rochester Regional Health - Unity Hospital. 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 Ashanthi Gajaweera accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gajaweera's office at (585) 586-7550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashanthi Gajaweera?
Please contact Dr. Gajaweera's office at (585) 586-7550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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