Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schiff, Neurologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schiff?
Dr. David Schiff, 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. Schiff empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Neuro-Oncology, Neurological Complications of Cancer, Spinal Cord Tumors, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlottesville, VA community, Dr. Schiff is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Schiff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | Harvard Longwood | Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Schiff board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. David Schiff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Schiff speak?
Dr. Schiff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Schiff typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Schiff 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. Schiff. 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
- C713: Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Brain Lesion Found on Scan
- Brain Mass
- Intracranial Mass
- Brain Tumor (potential)
- Space-Occupying Lesion in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R900: Intracranial space-occupying lesion found on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Schiff typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. David Schiff 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. Schiff's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schiff accept my insurance?
Dr. Schiff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-9333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schiff accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Schiff in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schiff's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Schiff affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Schiff has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Schiff's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schiff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154490795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schiff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schiff
What is Dr. David Schiff'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.