Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pugh, Pediatric Neurologist in Albany, NY?
Dr. John Pugh, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Pugh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pugh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pugh’s office at (518) 262-3478.
Is Dr. Pugh board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. John Pugh, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Pugh speak?
Dr. Pugh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pugh treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Pugh 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. Pugh. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Intractable Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epileptic Spasms
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Recurrent seizures
- Drug-resistant epilepsy
- Refractory epilepsy
- Hard-to-treat epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40804: Other epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Other Migraine Types
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Uncommon migraine
- Atypical migraine
- Complex migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Which procedures does Dr. Pugh perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Pugh 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. Pugh's office.
Does Dr. Pugh accept my insurance?
Dr. Pugh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-3478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pugh accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Pugh in Albany, 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
CDPHP
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthNow New York
Medicaid
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pugh's office located?
What is Dr. Pugh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053515932.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pugh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pugh
What is Dr. John Pugh's specialty?
Dr. Pugh is a Pediatric Neurologist near Albany, NY. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Pugh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Pugh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pugh is affiliated with Albany Medical Center 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 John Pugh accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. John Pugh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Pugh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pugh's office at (518) 262-3478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Pugh?
Please contact Dr. Pugh's office at (518) 262-3478 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Pugh have?
Dr. John Pugh is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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