Who is Dr. Babikian, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Where did Dr. Babikian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Chicago Program
Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India
Is Dr. Babikian board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Viken Babikian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Babikian speak?
Dr. Babikian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Armenian
- English
- French
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Babikian typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Babikian 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. Babikian. 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
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Babikian typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Viken Babikian 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. Babikian's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Babikian accept my insurance?
Dr. Babikian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-8456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Babikian accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Babikian in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Babikian's office located?
What is Dr. Babikian's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Babikian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013979277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babikian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Babikian
What is Dr. Viken Babikian'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.