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Who is Dr. Primiani, Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Christopher Primiani, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Primiani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Primiani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Primiani’s office at (215) 707-3040.
What languages does Dr. Primiani speak?
Dr. Primiani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Primiani typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Primiani 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. Primiani. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Post-injury seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R561: Post traumatic seizures
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Primiani typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Primiani 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
Please contact Dr. Primiani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Primiani accept my insurance?
Dr. Primiani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 707-3040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Primiani accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Primiani in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
State of Pennsylvania
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Primiani's office located?
Dr. Christopher Primiani's Primary Practice
3401 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 707-3040
What is Dr. Primiani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Primiani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043877327.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Primiani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Primiani
What is Dr. Christopher Primiani's specialty?
Dr. Primiani is a Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA.
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 this Dr. Christopher Primiani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Primiani is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Primiani accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Primiani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Primiani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Primiani's office at (215) 707-3040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Primiani?
Please contact Dr. Primiani's office at (215) 707-3040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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