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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fusco, Physiatrist in New York, NY?
Dr. Heidi Fusco, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fusco is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fusco’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fusco’s office.
What languages does Dr. Fusco speak?
Dr. Fusco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Fusco typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fusco 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. Fusco. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Stiff paralysis on one side
- Spastic one-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis with spasticity
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Fusco typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fusco performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fusco. 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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Fusco accept my insurance?
Dr. Fusco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fusco accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Fusco in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
H & R Block
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fusco's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fusco affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fusco has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
Long Island Jewish Medical Center,New Hyde Park, NYRanked Orthopaedic Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Long Island Jewish Medical Center,New Hyde Park, NY
Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center,New York, NYRanked in 3 Procedures
Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center,New York, NY
Ranked in 3 Procedures
The Mount Sinai Hospital,New York, NYGold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 4 Specialties
Ranked in 10 Procedures
The Mount Sinai Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 4 Specialties
Ranked in 10 Procedures
What is Dr. Fusco's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fusco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013177674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fusco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fusco
What is Dr. Heidi Fusco's specialty?
Dr. Fusco is a Physiatrist near New York, NY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is Dr. Heidi Fusco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fusco is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, The Mount Sinai 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
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Is Dr. Heidi Fusco accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Heidi Fusco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heidi Fusco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fusco's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heidi Fusco?
Please contact Dr. Fusco's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Fusco's office located?
Dr. Fusco's offices are located in New York, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
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