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Dr. Carl Bazil, MD, PHD

Dr. Carl Bazil, MD, PHD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bazil, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Carl Bazil completed his undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by a combined MD/PhD program at Emory University, with a doctorate in pharmacology. He was a resident and chief resident in Neurology at New York University, and completed his fellowship in Epilepsy/EEG at the Neurological Institute of New York. He was then Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Since 1996, he has been an attending neurologist at Columbia University Division of Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders, and was Director of the division from 2008-2021.? He has done extensive research in the relationship between epilepsy and sleep and in development of antiseizure drugs, and continues to evaluate patients with epilepsy and sleep disorders.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bazil?

    Dr. Carl Bazil, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bazil empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Sleep Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Bazil is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Bazil speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bazil treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Bazil 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. Bazil. 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:

    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • 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
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with 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
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narcolepsy
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Excessive daytime sleepiness
    • Sudden sleep attacks
    • Type 2 narcolepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy

    Also known as:

    • Restless Legs Syndrome
    • Restless Legs
    • Restless legs syndrome
    • RLS
    • Willis-Ekbom Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2581: Restless legs syndrome

    Does Dr. Bazil accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bazil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bazil accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Bazil in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CMS

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Bazil's office located?

    Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

    Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

    710 West 168th Street

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Bazil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891706149.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bazil?

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

    What is Dr. Carl Bazil's specialty?

    Dr. Bazil is a Neurologist near New York, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Carl Bazil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bazil is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Carl Bazil accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Carl Bazil is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carl Bazil offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bazil's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carl Bazil?

    Please contact Dr. Bazil's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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