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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saini, Neurologist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Chetan Saini, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Saini is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saini’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saini’s office at (803) 256-5300.
What languages does Dr. Saini speak?
Dr. Saini and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Saini typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Saini 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. Saini. 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
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Saini typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Chetan Saini 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. Saini's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saini accept my insurance?
Dr. Saini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 256-5300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saini accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Saini in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Saini's office located?
What is Dr. Saini's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346700812.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saini?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saini
What is Dr. Chetan Saini's specialty?
Dr. Saini is a Neurologist near Columbia, SC.
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. Chetan Saini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saini is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Musc Health University Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chetan Saini accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Chetan Saini is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chetan Saini offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saini's office at (803) 256-5300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chetan Saini?
Please contact Dr. Saini's office at (803) 256-5300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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