Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Purow, Neurologist in Charlottesville, VA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Purow?
Dr. Benjamin Purow, 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. Purow empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors-Pediatric, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlottesville, VA community, Dr. Purow is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Purow board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Purow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Purow speak?
Dr. Purow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Purow typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Purow 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. Purow. 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Purow typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Purow 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. Purow's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Purow accept my insurance?
Dr. Purow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-9333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Purow accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Purow in Charlottesville, VA 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
West Virginia United Health System
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Where is Dr. Purow's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Purow's Primary Practice
1240 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-9333
What hospitals are Dr. Purow affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Purow has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Purow's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Purow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801969902.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purow
What is Dr. Benjamin Purow's specialty?
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.