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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Belfer, Neurologist in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Howard Belfer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Belfer graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Neurology Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Belfer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Belfer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Belfer’s office at (650) 342-7604.
Where did Dr. Belfer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Neurology Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Of Chicago | University of Chicago Program
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Belfer board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Belfer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Belfer speak?
Dr. Belfer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Belfer treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Belfer 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. Belfer. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Tension Headache
- Other Types of Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
- Chronic daily headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
- G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
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
Which procedures does Dr. Belfer perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Belfer 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Belfer's office.
Does Dr. Belfer accept my insurance?
Dr. Belfer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 342-7604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Belfer accept in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Belfer in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Chinese Community Health Plan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicaid
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Belfer's office located?
Dr. Howard Belfer's Primary Practice
222 W 39th Ave # 316
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 342-7604
What is Dr. Belfer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Belfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740206457.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Belfer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Belfer
What is Dr. Howard Belfer's specialty?
Dr. Belfer is a Neurologist near San Mateo, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Belfer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Howard Belfer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Belfer is affiliated with San Mateo 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 Howard Belfer accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Belfer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Belfer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Belfer's office at (650) 342-7604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Belfer?
Please contact Dr. Belfer's office at (650) 342-7604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Belfer have?
Dr. Howard Belfer is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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