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Who is Dr. Gao, Neurologist in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Weiyi Gao, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Gao graduated from Beijing School of Medicine. Dr. Gao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gao’s office at (917) 563-1697.
Where did Dr. Gao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Beijing School of Medicine
Is Dr. Gao board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Weiyi Gao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Gao speak?
Dr. Gao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Gao treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gao 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. Gao. 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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:
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleep Disorder
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
- Trouble Sleeping
- Primary Insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
- F5101: Primary insomnia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
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:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Abnormal Brain Scan
- Unusual brain imaging
- Irregular brain scan results
- Brain scan findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9402: Abnormal brain scan
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified White Matter Disease
- White matter changes in brain
- Brain white matter abnormality
- Leukoencephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9082: White matter disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gao perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Weiyi Gao 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. Gao's office.
Does Dr. Gao accept my insurance?
Dr. Gao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 563-1697 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gao accept in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Gao in Flushing, 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
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
Molina
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
Villagecare
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Where is Dr. Gao's office located?
What is Dr. Gao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760642961.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gao
What is Dr. Weiyi Gao's specialty?
Dr. Gao is a Neurologist near Flushing, 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. Gao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Weiyi Gao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gao is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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 Weiyi Gao accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?
Yes, Dr. Weiyi Gao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Weiyi Gao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gao's office at (917) 563-1697 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Weiyi Gao?
Please contact Dr. Gao's office at (917) 563-1697 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Weiyi Gao have?
Dr. Weiyi Gao is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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