54 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Furman, Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Joseph Furman is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 54 years and is board certified. Dr. Furman graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Neurology. Dr. Furman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Furman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Furman’s office at (412) 647-2100.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Furman?
Dr. Joseph Furman is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Furman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ataxia, Balance Disorders, Dizziness/Vertigo, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pittsburgh/PA community, Dr. Furman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Furman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Neurology | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Furman board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Furman is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Furman speak?
Dr. Furman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Furman treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Furman 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. Furman. 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:
- Vestibular Disorder
- Vestibular Dysfunction
- Balance Problems
- Inner Ear Balance Disorder
- Balance System Disorder
- Inner ear balance disorder
- Vestibular disorder
- Balance system problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8193: Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, bilateral
- H8191: Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, right ear
- H8192: Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, left ear
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8113: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Furman perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Furman 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. Furman. 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:
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Caloric Vestibular Test
- VEMP Balance Test
- Nystagmus Eye Movement Test
- Positional Nystagmus Test
- Balance Tests
- Rotational Vestibular Test
- Sinusoidal Rotational Test
- Vertigo Balance Test
- Bithermal Caloric Test
- Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test
- Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Test
- cVEMP Test
- oVEMP Test
- Eye Movement Recording
- Gaze Nystagmus Test
- Fixation Nystagmus Test
- Dizziness test
- Vertigo test
- Inner ear balance test
- Videonystagmography (VNG)
CPT Codes:
- 92546: Sinusoidal vertical axis rotational testing
- 92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)
- 92519: Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing, with interpretation and report; cervical (cVEMP) and ocular (oVEMP)
- 92541: Spontaneous nystagmus test, including gaze and fixation nystagmus, with recording
- 92542: Positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
Also known as:
- Vertical Electrode Placement
- Electrode Application
- Vertical Electrode Study
- Diagnostic Electrode Use
CPT Codes:
- 92547: Use of vertical electrodes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Oscillating Tracking Eye Test
- Eye Tracking Test
- Vestibular Eye Test
- Gaze Stability Test
CPT Codes:
- 92545: Oscillating tracking test, with recording
Does Dr. Furman accept my insurance?
Dr. Furman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 647-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Furman accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Furman in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Furman's office located?
Dr. Joseph Furman's Primary Practice
200 Lothrop St Ste 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 647-2100
What is Dr. Furman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Furman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740253384.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Furman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Furman
What is Dr. Joseph Furman's specialty?
Dr. Furman is a Specialist near Pittsburgh, PA. Contact Dr. Furman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Furman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Furman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Joseph Furman accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Furman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Furman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Furman's office at (412) 647-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Furman?
Please contact Dr. Furman's office at (412) 647-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Furman have?
Dr. Joseph Furman is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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