Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shad, Neurologist in Williamsville, NY?
Where did Dr. Shad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shad speak?
Dr. Shad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Shad typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shad 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. Shad. 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:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shad typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shad 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. Shad. 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:
- Auditory Evoked Potentials Test
- BAER test
- ABR test
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
- Auditory Brainstem Response
CPT Codes:
- 92653: Auditory evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Anal or Urethral Sphincter Muscle Test (EMG)
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter Muscle Study
- Pelvic Floor EMG
CPT Codes:
- 51785: Needle electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, any technique
Does Dr. Shad accept my insurance?
Dr. Shad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 862-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shad accept in Williamsville, NY?
Dr. Shad in Williamsville, NY 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)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shad's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shad affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801047899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shad
What is Dr. Asfa Shad'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.