30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Starkman, Neurologist in Oceanside, NY?
Dr. Gary Starkman, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Oceanside, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Starkman completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Nyu Hospitals Center, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Neurology; Cabrini Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Starkman is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Starkman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Starkman’s office.
Where did Dr. Starkman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Nyu Hospitals Center, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Neurology; Cabrini Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Mount Sinai Med Center
Medical School: Novosibirk Med Inst, Novosibirsk, Russia | Novosibirsk Med School
Is Dr. Starkman board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Gary Starkman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Starkman speak?
Dr. Starkman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Starkman typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Starkman 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. Starkman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Carotid Artery
- Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
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:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Starkman typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Starkman 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. Starkman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
CPT Codes:
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
- Axillary Chemodenervation
- Botox for Underarm Sweating
- Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating
CPT Codes:
- 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Starkman accept my insurance?
Dr. Starkman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Starkman accept in Oceanside, NY?
Dr. Starkman in Oceanside, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderserve Health
IASIS Healthcare
Primary PhysicianCare
State of Maine
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Starkman's office located?
What is Dr. Starkman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Starkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487686119.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Starkman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Starkman
What is Dr. Gary Starkman's specialty?
Dr. Starkman is a Neurologist near Oceanside, NY.
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. Gary Starkman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Starkman is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Gary Starkman accepting new patients in Oceanside, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gary Starkman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Starkman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Starkman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Starkman?
Please contact Dr. Starkman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Starkman have?
Dr. Gary Starkman is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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