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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merchant, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Merchant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchant’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchant’s office at (617) 667-0519.
What languages does Dr. Merchant speak?
Dr. Merchant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Merchant typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Merchant 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. Merchant. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Merchant typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant 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. Merchant's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merchant accept my insurance?
Dr. Merchant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-0519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merchant accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Merchant in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?
Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant's Primary Practice
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 667-0519
What is Dr. Merchant's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053699918.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merchant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merchant
What is Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant's specialty?
Dr. Merchant is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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. Shabbir Hussain Merchant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merchant is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Exeter Hospital, Emerson Health, Boston Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shabbir Hussain Merchant accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (617) 667-0519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shabbir Hussain Merchant?
Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (617) 667-0519 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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