Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkin, Neurologist in Bronx, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Elkin?
Dr. Rene Elkin, 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. Elkin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Autoimmune Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bronx, NY community, Dr. Elkin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Elkin speak?
Dr. Elkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Elkin typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Elkin 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. Elkin. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Elkin typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rene Elkin 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. Elkin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 992-7669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkin accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Elkin in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied National
Amida Care
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Healthfirst New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Elkin's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Elkin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elkin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elkin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962592378.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkin
What is Dr. Rene Elkin'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.