Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheikh, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Huma Sheikh, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sheikh is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheikh’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheikh’s office at (212) 844-8888.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sheikh?
Dr. Huma Sheikh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Sheikh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Headache, Migraine, Telemedicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Sheikh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Sheikh board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Huma Sheikh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Sheikh speak?
Dr. Sheikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Sheikh typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sheikh 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. Sheikh. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
- Persistent Migraine with Aura
- Long-term Migraine with Warning Signs
- Chronic Classic Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43E19: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sheikh typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sheikh 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. Sheikh. 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:
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
Does Dr. Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 844-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheikh accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Sheikh 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)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sheikh's office located?
Dr. Huma Sheikh's Practice 2
1 Gustave Levy Place Mount Sinai Emergency Room
New York, NY 10029
What hospitals are Dr. Sheikh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sheikh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sheikh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730476680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheikh
What is Dr. Huma Sheikh's specialty?
Dr. Sheikh 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.
