Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karkare, Pediatric Neurologist in New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Shefali Karkare, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Hyde Park, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Karkare graduated from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and completed her residency at University of Michigan Medical Center. Dr. Karkare is fluent in English and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karkare’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karkare’s office at (516) 465-5225.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Karkare?
Dr. Shefali Karkare, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Karkare empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Hyde Park, NY community, Dr. Karkare is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Karkare go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Residency: University of Michigan Medical Center | Weill Cornell Medical College | Childrens Hospital of Michigan
Medical School: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
Is Dr. Karkare board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Shefali Karkare, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Karkare speak?
Dr. Karkare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Marathi
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Karkare typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Karkare 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. Karkare. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Karkare typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shefali Karkare 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. Karkare's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karkare accept my insurance?
Dr. Karkare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 465-5225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karkare accept in New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Karkare in New Hyde Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Samaritan Health Services
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Karkare's office located?
Dr. Shefali Karkare's Primary Practice
410 Lakeville Rd Ste 105
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
(516) 465-5225
What hospitals are Dr. Karkare affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Karkare has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
North Shore University Hospital,Manhasset, NY
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