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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karikaran, Neurologist in Snellville, GA?
Dr. Nilanee Karikaran, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Snellville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Karikaran is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karikaran’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karikaran’s office at (678) 312-1000.
Where did Dr. Karikaran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ceylon
Is Dr. Karikaran board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Nilanee Karikaran, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Karikaran speak?
Dr. Karikaran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Karikaran typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Karikaran 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. Karikaran. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Other Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Other Nerve Conditions
- Unspecified Peripheral Neuropathy
- Nerve System Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G64: Other disorders of peripheral nervous system
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, 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:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Karikaran typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Karikaran performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Karikaran. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Karikaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Karikaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 312-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karikaran accept in Snellville, GA?
Dr. Karikaran in Snellville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Sonder Health Plans
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Karikaran's office located?
Dr. Nilanee Karikaran's Primary Practice
2336 Wisteria Dr Ste 340
Snellville, GA 30078
(678) 312-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Karikaran affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Karikaran has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center,Snellville, GA
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center,Snellville, GA
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northside Hospital Gwinnett,Lawrenceville, GARanked in 2 Procedures
Northside Hospital Gwinnett,Lawrenceville, GA
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Piedmont Athens Regional,Athens, GARanked in 3 Procedures
Piedmont Athens Regional,Athens, GA
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Northside Hospital Forsyth,Cumming, GARanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Northside Hospital Forsyth,Cumming, GA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Piedmont Walton Hospital,Monroe, GARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked Hysterectomy
Piedmont Walton Hospital,Monroe, GA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked Hysterectomy
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital,Conyers, GARanked Hysterectomy
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital,Conyers, GA
Ranked Hysterectomy
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Nilanee Karikaran an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Karikaran has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Karikaran, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Karikaran's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karikaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114008927.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karikaran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karikaran
What is Dr. Nilanee Karikaran's specialty?
Dr. Karikaran is a Neurologist near Snellville, GA.
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 Dr. Nilanee Karikaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karikaran is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Piedmont Athens Regional, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital 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
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Is Dr. Nilanee Karikaran accepting new patients in Snellville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Nilanee Karikaran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nilanee Karikaran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karikaran's office at (678) 312-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nilanee Karikaran?
Please contact Dr. Karikaran's office at (678) 312-1000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Karikaran's office located?
Dr. Karikaran's offices are located in Snellville, GA and Duluth, GA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nilanee Karikaran have?
Dr. Nilanee Karikaran is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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