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Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas, MD

Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas, MD

Neurologist

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spanaki-Varelas, Neurologist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY. Dr. Spanaki-Varelas graduated from University of Patras Medical School, Patras Greece. She is a member of the Henry Ford Medical Group. Dr. Spanaki-Varelas is fluent in English, French, and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spanaki-Varelas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spanaki-Varelas’s office at (518) 262-5274.

    Where did Dr. Spanaki-Varelas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Patras Medical School, Patras Greece

    What languages does Dr. Spanaki-Varelas speak?

    Dr. Spanaki-Varelas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French
    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Spanaki-Varelas typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Spanaki-Varelas 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. Spanaki-Varelas. 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:

    • Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Spanaki-Varelas typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Spanaki-Varelas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Spanaki-Varelas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spanaki-Varelas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5274 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spanaki-Varelas accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Spanaki-Varelas in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Spanaki-Varelas' office located?

    Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas' Primary Practice

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (518) 262-5274

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Henry Ford Medical Group

    Member

    What is Dr. Spanaki-Varelas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Spanaki-Varelas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659446391.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spanaki-Varelas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spanaki-Varelas

    What is Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas's specialty?

    Dr. Spanaki-Varelas is a Neurologist near Albany, 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 Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spanaki-Varelas is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, Glens Falls Hospital 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 Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spanaki-Varelas' office at (518) 262-5274 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas?

    Please contact Dr. Spanaki-Varelas' office at (518) 262-5274 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Spanaki-Varelas' office located?

    Dr. Spanaki-Varelas' office is located in Albany, NY.