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Who is Dr. Asirwatham, Neurologist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Asirwatham is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asirwatham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asirwatham’s office at (718) 818-4570.
Is Dr. Asirwatham board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Asirwatham speak?
Dr. Asirwatham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Asirwatham treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Asirwatham 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. Asirwatham. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Which procedures does Dr. Asirwatham perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Asirwatham's office.
Does Dr. Asirwatham accept my insurance?
Dr. Asirwatham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 818-4570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asirwatham accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Asirwatham in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
Metro Plus
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Asirwatham's office located?
Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham's Primary Practice
4434 Amboy Rd
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 818-4570
What is Dr. Asirwatham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asirwatham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487613493.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asirwatham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asirwatham
What is Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham's specialty?
Dr. Asirwatham is a Neurologist near Staten Island, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Asirwatham to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Asirwatham is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Brooklyn Va Medical Center, Margaret Cochran Corbin Va Campus. 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 Kamalini Asirwatham accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asirwatham's office at (718) 818-4570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kamalini Asirwatham?
Please contact Dr. Asirwatham's office at (718) 818-4570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham have?
Dr. Kamalini Asirwatham is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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