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Dr. Amit Kohli, MD

Dr. Amit Kohli, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kohli, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Amit Kohli, M.D., is a Clinical Attending and Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College specializing in Multiple Sclerosis and related autoimmune disorders. The goal of his practice is to provide compassionate care which places the patient as a person first while delivering the highest levels of expertise available in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Having trained extensively with a focus on autoimmune conditions of the central nervous system, Dr. Kohli?s vision for holistic care is based on years of experience in finding solutions for both the everyday and long-term needs of patients with autoimmune and demyelinating diseases. His clinical and research focus is on the application of cutting-edge strategies and tools for the diagnosis of conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), NMO, MOG Antibody Disease, ADEM, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neurosarcoidosis, and others.Dr. Kohli earned his undergraduate degree in biology with a concentration in neuroscience from the University of Chicago, and his M.D. from the Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell Health. He completed his residency in Neurology at The Mount Sinai Hospital on the upper east side of New York and continued on to complete his fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at the Corrine Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mount Sinai. While at the CGD Center, Dr. Kohlipracticed under the mentorship of Drs. Fred Lublin, Aaron Miller, Stephen Krieger, and others, helped to run clinical trials in progressive? MS, and researched diagnostic strategies to improve the detection of cortical lesionsin Multiple Sclerosis, which were presented nationally.At Weill Cornell?s Judith Jaffe Multiple Sclerosis Center, Dr. Kohli engages in research on state-of-the-art imaging techniques to identify and treat inflammation in MS. He plans to participate in clinical trials to find better treatment options for patients living with Multiple Sclerosis.

    What languages does Dr. Kohli speak?

    Dr. Kohli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kohli treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kohli 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. Kohli. 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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis
    • G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
    • Unusual Head Imaging
    • Atypical Skull Scan
    • Abnormal Brain Scan (general)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
    • R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Other Migraine Types
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Uncommon migraine
    • Atypical migraine
    • Complex migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • CNS Demyelination
    • Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
    • Myelin Loss Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Bell's Palsy
    • Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
    • Acute Facial Paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G510: Bell's palsy

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
    • Unusual CNS imaging results
    • Other neurological scan abnormalities
    • Brain imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Does Dr. Kohli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kohli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kohli accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kohli in New York, 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

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kohli's office located?

    General Neurology

    General Neurology

    1305 York Avenue

    2nd Floor

    New York, NY 10021

    (917) 300-0553

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    What is Dr. Kohli's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kohli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558859421.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kohli?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kohli

    What is Dr. Amit Kohli's specialty?

    Dr. Kohli is a Neurologist near New York, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Amit Kohli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kohli is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 Amit Kohli accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Amit Kohli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amit Kohli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kohli's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amit Kohli?

    Please contact Dr. Kohli's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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