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Dr. Pooia Fattahi, MD

Neurosurgeon

Middlebury, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fattahi, Neurosurgeon in Middlebury, CT?

    Dr. Pooia Fattahi, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Middlebury, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fattahi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fattahi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fattahi’s office at (203) 758-2635.

    What languages does Dr. Fattahi speak?

    Dr. Fattahi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Persian

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Fattahi typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fattahi 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. Fattahi. 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:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Fattahi typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fattahi 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. Fattahi. 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)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Fattahi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fattahi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 758-2635 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fattahi accept in Middlebury, CT?

    Dr. Fattahi in Middlebury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fattahi's office located?

    - Waterbury Neurology Llc

    1625 Straits Tpke Ste 307

    Middlebury, CT 06762

    (203) 758-2635

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    Dr. Pooia Fattahi's Practice 2

    160 Robbins St

    Waterbury, CT 06708

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    What is Dr. Fattahi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Fattahi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669625174.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fattahi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fattahi

    What is Dr. Pooia Fattahi's specialty?

    Dr. Fattahi is a Neurosurgeon near Middlebury, CT.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Pooia Fattahi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fattahi is affiliated with Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, Ct, Griffin Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, Ct 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. Pooia Fattahi accepting new patients in Middlebury, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Pooia Fattahi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pooia Fattahi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fattahi's office at (203) 758-2635 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pooia Fattahi?

    Please contact Dr. Fattahi's office at (203) 758-2635 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fattahi's office located?

    Dr. Fattahi's offices are located in Middlebury, CT and Waterbury, CT.