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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kandel, Vascular Neurologist in North Tonawanda, NY?
Dr. Amit Kandel is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in North Tonawanda, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kandel is fluent in English and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kandel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kandel’s office at (716) 859-7540.
Is Dr. Kandel board certified in Vascular Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Amit Kandel is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kandel speak?
Dr. Kandel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Nepali
What conditions does Dr. Kandel treat?
As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Kandel 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. Kandel. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I63531: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right posterior cerebral artery
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63532: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Kandel perform as a Vascular Neurologist?
As a Vascular Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amit Kandel 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. Kandel's office.
Does Dr. Kandel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kandel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 859-7540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kandel accept in North Tonawanda, NY?
Dr. Kandel in North Tonawanda, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Humana
Independent Health
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kandel's office located?
Dr. Amit Kandel's Primary Practice
445 Tremont St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 859-7540
What is Dr. Kandel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kandel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174899504.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kandel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kandel
What is Dr. Amit Kandel's specialty?
Dr. Kandel is a Vascular Neurologist near North Tonawanda, NY. Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage. Contact Dr. Kandel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amit Kandel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kandel is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Amit Kandel accepting new patients in North Tonawanda, NY?
Yes, Dr. Amit Kandel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amit Kandel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kandel's office at (716) 859-7540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amit Kandel?
Please contact Dr. Kandel's office at (716) 859-7540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amit Kandel have?
Dr. Amit Kandel is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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