25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Politsky, Neurologist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Jeffrey Politsky, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Politsky is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Politsky’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Politsky’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Politsky?
Dr. Jeffrey Politsky, 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. Politsky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Seizure Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hackensack, NJ community, Dr. Politsky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Politsky speak?
Dr. Politsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Politsky typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Politsky 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. Politsky. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40911: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Politsky typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Politsky 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. Politsky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Politsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Politsky 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. Politsky accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Politsky in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Politsky's office located?
What is Dr. Politsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Politsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174620256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Politsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Politsky
What is Dr. Jeffrey Politsky's specialty?
Dr. Politsky is a Neurologist near Hackensack, NJ.
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. Jeffrey Politsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Politsky is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas 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 Jeffrey Politsky accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Politsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Politsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Politsky's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Politsky?
Please contact Dr. Politsky's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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