33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abbasi, Neurologist in Sterling, MA?
Dr. Shabbir Abbasi, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sterling, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Abbasi completed his residency at SUNY - Upstate University Hospital. Dr. Abbasi is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abbasi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abbasi’s office.
Where did Dr. Abbasi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine - Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency: SUNY - Upstate University Hospital
Medical School: Dow Medical College-Pakistan, Karachi
Is Dr. Abbasi board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Shabbir Abbasi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Abbasi speak?
Dr. Abbasi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Abbasi treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Abbasi 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. Abbasi. 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:
- Dementia Due to Other Condition
- Dementia
- Secondary dementia
- Dementia from other medical causes
- Cognitive decline from underlying disease
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Abbasi perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shabbir Abbasi 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. Abbasi's office.
Does Dr. Abbasi accept my insurance?
Dr. Abbasi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abbasi accept in Sterling, MA?
Dr. Abbasi in Sterling, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Martin's Point
Medicare
Molina
Other TPA
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
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Where is Dr. Abbasi's office located?
What is Dr. Abbasi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abbasi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992798797.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbasi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abbasi
What is Dr. Shabbir Abbasi's specialty?
Dr. Abbasi is a Neurologist near Sterling, MA.
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. Abbasi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shabbir Abbasi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abbasi is affiliated with Emerson Health, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus 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
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Is Shabbir Abbasi accepting new patients in Sterling, MA?
Yes, Dr. Shabbir Abbasi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shabbir Abbasi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abbasi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shabbir Abbasi?
Please contact Dr. Abbasi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shabbir Abbasi have?
Dr. Shabbir Abbasi is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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