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Dr. Thomas Hirschauer, MD

Stony Brook, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hirschauer, Neurologist in Stony Brook, NY?

    Dr. Thomas Hirschauer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Hirschauer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hirschauer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hirschauer’s office at (714) 456-5691.

    What languages does Dr. Hirschauer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Hirschauer typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Hirschauer 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. Hirschauer. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • 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
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Hirschauer typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Hirschauer 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. Hirschauer. 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:

    • Continuous EEG Monitoring (2-12 hours)
    • Long-Term EEG
    • EEG for Seizure Detection
    • Brain Wave Monitoring

    CPT Codes:

    • 95717: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation and report, 2-12 hours of EEG recording; without video

    Also known as:

    • Auditory Evoked Potentials Test
    • BAER test
    • ABR test
    • Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
    • Auditory Brainstem Response

    CPT Codes:

    • 92653: Auditory evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Anal or Urethral Sphincter Muscle Test (EMG)
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter Muscle Study
    • Pelvic Floor EMG

    CPT Codes:

    • 51785: Needle electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, any technique

    Does Dr. Hirschauer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hirschauer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 456-5691 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hirschauer accept in Stony Brook, NY?

    Dr. Hirschauer in Stony Brook, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hirschauer's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Hirschauer's Primary Practice

    100 Nicolls Rd

    Stony Brook, NY 11794

    (714) 456-5691

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

    Dr. Hirschauer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679004006.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirschauer?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Hirschauer's specialty?

    Dr. Hirschauer is a Neurologist near Stony Brook, 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. Thomas Hirschauer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hirschauer is affiliated with Kettering Health Main Campus, Uc Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital - Cincinnati, Unc Health Blue Ridge, Hospital For Special Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Thomas Hirschauer accepting new patients in Stony Brook, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Hirschauer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Hirschauer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hirschauer's office at (714) 456-5691 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Hirschauer?

    Please contact Dr. Hirschauer's office at (714) 456-5691 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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