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Who is Dr. Kaku, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Michelle Kaku, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kaku is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaku’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaku’s office at (617) 638-8456.
What languages does Dr. Kaku speak?
Dr. Kaku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Kaku typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kaku 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. Kaku. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Other Skin Sensation Problems
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Disturbed Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Familial Amyloidosis Affecting Nerves
- Amyloidosis
- Hereditary Neuropathic Amyloidosis
- Transthyretin Amyloidosis (Familial)
- ATTR Amyloidosis (Familial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- E851: Neuropathic heredofamilial amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
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 Neurologist like Dr. Kaku typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kaku 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. Kaku. 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:
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
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:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Kaku accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-8456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaku accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kaku in New York, 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kaku's office located?
Dr. Michelle Kaku's Practice 2
1 Gustave Levy Place Mount Sinai Emergency Room
New York, NY 10029
What is Dr. Kaku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275829574.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaku
What is Dr. Michelle Kaku's specialty?
Dr. Kaku is a Neurologist near New York, NY.
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.
Is this Dr. Michelle Kaku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaku is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, Boston Medical Center, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Queens 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 Michelle Kaku accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Kaku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Kaku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaku's office at (617) 638-8456 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Kaku?
Please contact Dr. Kaku's office at (617) 638-8456 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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