46 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Vaccaro, Neurologist in Berkeley Heights, NJ?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vaccaro?
Dr. John Vaccaro, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vaccaro empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Epilepsy, Headache, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Berkeley Heights, NJ community, Dr. Vaccaro is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Vaccaro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neuromuscular, Electromyography, and Movement Disorders, Wake Forest University Bowman Gray / Baptist Hospital, Winston - Salem, NC | Bowman Gray/Wake Forest University, NC
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Neurology; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Mount Sinai Hospital
Is Dr. Vaccaro board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. John Vaccaro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1995, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 1998, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2008
What languages does Dr. Vaccaro speak?
Dr. Vaccaro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Yiddish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Vaccaro typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vaccaro 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. Vaccaro. 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Vaccaro typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Vaccaro 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. Vaccaro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vaccaro accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaccaro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vaccaro accept in Berkeley Heights, NJ?
Dr. Vaccaro in Berkeley Heights, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aither Health
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vaccaro's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vaccaro affiliated with?
Dr. Vaccaro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member
AMA
Member
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Member
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC AND NEUROMUSCULAR MEDICINE
Member
NERUROLOGY OF ASSOCIATION OF NJ
Member
What is Dr. Vaccaro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vaccaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083682017.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaccaro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaccaro
What is Dr. John Vaccaro's specialty?
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.