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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. Dr. Velicu is fluent in English, French, and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velicu’s practice accepts Medicare 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
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Velicu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
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:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Velicu typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Velicu 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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. 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Peak
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Simona Velicu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velicu is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s 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 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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