Dr. Leon Zacharowicz, MD
Brooklyn, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zacharowicz, Pediatric Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Leon Zacharowicz, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zacharowicz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zacharowicz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zacharowicz’s office.
Is Dr. Zacharowicz board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Leon Zacharowicz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Zacharowicz speak?
Dr. Zacharowicz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Zacharowicz typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Zacharowicz 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. Zacharowicz. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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. Zacharowicz typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Leon Zacharowicz 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. Zacharowicz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zacharowicz accept my insurance?
Dr. Zacharowicz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zacharowicz accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Zacharowicz in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
Partners Health Plan New York
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zacharowicz's office located?
What is Dr. Zacharowicz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zacharowicz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184877508.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zacharowicz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zacharowicz
What is Dr. Leon Zacharowicz's specialty?
Dr. Zacharowicz is a Pediatric Neurologist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Leon Zacharowicz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zacharowicz is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leon Zacharowicz accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Leon Zacharowicz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leon Zacharowicz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zacharowicz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leon Zacharowicz?
Please contact Dr. Zacharowicz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leon Zacharowicz have?
Dr. Leon Zacharowicz is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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