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14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velicu, Neurologist in Amherst, NY?
Dr. Simona Velicu, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Velicu is fluent in English, French, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velicu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velicu’s office at (716) 828-3123.
What languages does Dr. Velicu speak?
Dr. Velicu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Velicu treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Velicu 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. Velicu. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
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:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Peripheral Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Inner Ear Vertigo
- Vestibular Vertigo
- Ear-Related Dizziness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H81399: Other peripheral vertigo, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Which procedures does Dr. Velicu perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Simona Velicu 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. Velicu's office.
Does Dr. Velicu accept my insurance?
Dr. Velicu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 828-3123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velicu accept in Amherst, NY?
Dr. Velicu in Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Highmark Inc.
Independent Health
Martin's Point
Medicare
Peak
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Velicu's office located?
What is Dr. Velicu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velicu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982868857.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velicu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velicu
What is Dr. Simona Velicu's specialty?
Dr. Velicu is a Neurologist near Amherst, 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. Velicu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Simona Velicu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velicu is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo 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 Simona Velicu accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Simona Velicu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Simona Velicu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velicu's office at (716) 828-3123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Simona Velicu?
Please contact Dr. Velicu's office at (716) 828-3123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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