34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Rifai, Neurologist in Geneva, NY?
Dr. Ziad Rifai, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Geneva, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Rifai graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India and completed his residency at Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Neurology; St Agnes Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rifai is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rifai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rifai’s office at (315) 787-5377.
Where did Dr. Rifai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Neurology; St Agnes Hosp, Internal Medicine | Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Program
Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India
Is Dr. Rifai board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Ziad Rifai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Rifai speak?
Dr. Rifai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Rifai treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Rifai 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. Rifai. 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:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Recurrent seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes-related Nerve Pain
- Polyneuropathy from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1342: Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Which procedures does Dr. Rifai perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ziad Rifai 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rifai's office.
Does Dr. Rifai accept my insurance?
Dr. Rifai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 787-5377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rifai accept in Geneva, NY?
Dr. Rifai in Geneva, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rifai's office located?
What is Dr. Rifai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rifai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952326845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rifai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rifai
What is Dr. Ziad Rifai's specialty?
Dr. Rifai is a Neurologist near Geneva, 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.
Contact Dr. Rifai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ziad Rifai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rifai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Geneva General Hospital, Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ziad Rifai accepting new patients in Geneva, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ziad Rifai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ziad Rifai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rifai's office at (315) 787-5377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ziad Rifai?
Please contact Dr. Rifai's office at (315) 787-5377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ziad Rifai have?
Dr. Ziad Rifai is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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