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Dr. John Pugh, MD, PHD

Dr. John Pugh, MD, PHD

Pediatric Neurologist, Neurologist

Albany, NY

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. Dr. Pugh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pugh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pugh’s office at (518) 262-1700.

    Is Dr. Pugh board certified as a 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Pugh typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Pugh typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Pugh may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pugh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pugh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pugh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-1700 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

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pugh's office located?

    Dr. John Pugh's Primary Practice

    391 Myrtle Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (518) 262-1700

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    Dr. John Pugh's Practice 2

    101 Jordan Rd Ste 201

    Troy, NY 12180

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    What is Dr. Pugh's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. John Pugh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pugh is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Glens Falls Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, Upstate University 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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) 262-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Pugh?

    Please contact Dr. Pugh's office at (518) 262-1700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pugh's office located?

    Dr. Pugh's offices are located in Albany, NY and Troy, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Pugh have?

    Dr. John Pugh is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.