28 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Atkinson, Neurologist in Jamaica, NY?
Where did Dr. Atkinson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Is Dr. Atkinson board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Sharon Atkinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Atkinson speak?
Dr. Atkinson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Atkinson typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Atkinson 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. Atkinson. 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:
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Atkinson typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sharon Atkinson 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. Atkinson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Atkinson accept my insurance?
Dr. Atkinson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 883-2929 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atkinson accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Atkinson in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Atkinson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Atkinson affiliated with?
Dr. Atkinson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Atkinson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497836811.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atkinson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atkinson
What is Dr. Sharon Atkinson'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.