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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pillai, Neurologist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Cinthi Pillai, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pillai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pillai’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pillai’s office at (212) 263-7744.
What languages does Dr. Pillai speak?
Dr. Pillai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pillai treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Headache with Dizziness
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
- Orthostatic headache
- Head pain with standing
- Headache and lightheadedness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
- R510: Headache with orthostatic component, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression
- Mental Disorder
- Stress-Related Anxiety and Depression
- Mixed Mood Adjustment Disorder
- Emotional Distress from Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4323: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Loss
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual loss
- Undiagnosed vision problem
- Sudden vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H547: Unspecified visual loss
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Which procedures does Dr. Pillai perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cinthi Pillai 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pillai's office.
Does Dr. Pillai accept my insurance?
Dr. Pillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-7744 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pillai accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Pillai in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pillai's office located?
What is Dr. Pillai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538435953.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pillai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pillai
What is Dr. Cinthi Pillai's specialty?
Dr. Pillai is a Neurologist near Bronx, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Pillai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Cinthi Pillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pillai is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System, Concord Hospital – Laconia 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 Cinthi Pillai accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Cinthi Pillai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cinthi Pillai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office at (212) 263-7744 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cinthi Pillai?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office at (212) 263-7744 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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