Dr. Kurt Florian Thomas, MD, PHD
Hackensack, NJ
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thomas, Neurologist in Hackensack, NJ?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Thomas?
Dr. Kurt Florian Thomas, MD, PHD 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. Thomas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, Neurogenetics, Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic's Disease), Spinal Cord Injury, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hackensack, NJ community, Dr. Thomas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?
Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Thomas typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Paralysis
- Silver syndrome
- Spastic paraplegia type 11
- Spastic paraplegia type 15
- Spastic paraplegia type 2
- Spastic paraplegia type 31
- Spastic paraplegia type 3A
- Spastic paraplegia type 4
- Spastic paraplegia type 5A
- Spastic paraplegia type 7
- Spastic paraplegia type 8
- Troyer syndrome
- HSP
- Familial Spastic Paraparesis
- Strümpell-Lorrain Syndrome
- Spastic Gait Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G114: Hereditary spastic paraplegia
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Thomas typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kurt Florian Thomas 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. Thomas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 652-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Thomas in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Thomas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thomas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043274350.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas
What is Dr. Kurt Florian Thomas'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.