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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. Dr. Pillai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pillai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Pillai typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Pillai typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pillai 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EyeMed
Healthfirst New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
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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.
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. Cinthi Pillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pillai is affiliated with St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx, Bronxcare Health System 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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