Who is Dr. Taha, Pediatric Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Firas Taha, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Taha is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taha’s office.
Is Dr. Taha board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Firas Taha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Taha speak?
Dr. Taha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Taha typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Taha 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. Taha. 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:
- Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40001: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- 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:
- Newborn Seizures
- Seizures
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant convulsions
- Neonatal seizures
- Baby fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- P90: Convulsions of newborn
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Taha typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Firas Taha 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. Taha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Taha accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Taha's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Taha's office located?
What is Dr. Taha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073752382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taha
What is Dr. Firas Taha's specialty?
Dr. Taha 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. Firas Taha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Taha is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Firas Taha accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Firas Taha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Firas Taha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taha's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Firas Taha?
Please contact Dr. Taha's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Firas Taha have?
Dr. Firas Taha is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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