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Dr. Uzzal Roy, MD, PHD

Dr. Uzzal Roy, MD, PHD

Scranton, PA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Roy, Neurologist in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Uzzal Roy, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Roy graduated from Dhaka Med Coll, Dhaka University, Bangladesh and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Roy is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Roy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Roy’s office.

    Where did Dr. Roy go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Ohio State U. Medical Center Clinical Neurophysiology

    • Residency: Rhode Island Hospital

    • Medical School: Dhaka Med Coll, Dhaka University, Bangladesh | Dhaka Med Coll, Dhaka University, Bangladesh

    Is Dr. Roy board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Uzzal Roy, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology since 2011

    What languages does Dr. Roy speak?

    Dr. Roy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Roy treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Roy 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. Roy. 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:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Bilateral Median Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin
    • Median Nerve Injury in Both Arms
    • Bilateral Median Neuropathy
    • Both Arm Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin
    • G5613: Other lesions of median nerve, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    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

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    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
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    What procedures does Dr. Roy perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Roy 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. Roy. 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:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Roy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Roy 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. Roy accept in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Roy in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Roy's office located?

    Dr. Uzzal Roy's Primary Practice

    3 W Olive St

    Scranton, PA 18508

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    Dr. Uzzal Roy's Practice 2

    950 E Mountain Blvd

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

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    Dr. Uzzal Roy's Practice 3

    1800 Mulberry St

    Scranton, PA 18510

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    What is Dr. Roy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Roy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760643787.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Roy?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Roy

    What is Dr. Uzzal Roy's specialty?

    Dr. Roy is a Neurologist near Scranton, PA.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Uzzal Roy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Roy is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Regional Hospital of Scranton 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 Uzzal Roy accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Uzzal Roy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Uzzal Roy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Roy's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Uzzal Roy?

    Please contact Dr. Roy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Uzzal Roy have?

    Dr. Uzzal Roy is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.

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