29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Athni, Neurologist in Macon, GA?
Dr. Sudhir Athni, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Athni graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Athni is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Athni’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Athni’s office at (478) 972-8865.
Where did Dr. Athni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Athni board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Sudhir Athni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Athni speak?
Dr. Athni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Athni typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Athni 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. Athni. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
- RRMS
- Relapsing MS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
- G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Inflammatory Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Nerve Inflammation
- Autoimmune Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G619: Inflammatory polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Athni typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sudhir Athni 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
Please contact Dr. Athni's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Athni accept my insurance?
Dr. Athni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 972-8865 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Athni accept in Macon, GA?
Dr. Athni in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
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Where is Dr. Athni's office located?
What is Dr. Athni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Athni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730294125.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Athni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Athni
What is Dr. Sudhir Athni's specialty?
Dr. Athni is a Neurologist near Macon, GA.
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. Sudhir Athni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Athni is affiliated with Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Piedmont Macon Medical Center 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 Sudhir Athni accepting new patients in Macon, GA?
Yes, Dr. Sudhir Athni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sudhir Athni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Athni's office at (478) 972-8865 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sudhir Athni?
Please contact Dr. Athni's office at (478) 972-8865 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sudhir Athni have?
Dr. Sudhir Athni is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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