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Who is Dr. Donovan, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Laura Donovan, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at CUIMC in the Division of Neuro-Oncology. She completed her undergraduate work at Providence College and earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. Following an internship in internal medicine at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, she completed her neurology training at NYP/Columbia University. She served as Chief Resident of the Neurology Department at Columbia University from 2016-2017. She completed her fellowship training in Neuro-oncology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Her research interests include improving care delivery and identifying interventions to improve quality of life in patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors.
What languages does Dr. Donovan speak?
Dr. Donovan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Donovan typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Donovan 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. Donovan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Brain Meninges
- Brain Disease
- Indeterminate cerebral meninges mass
- Brain lining tumor of unknown nature
- Cerebral meningeal neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D420: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- PCNSL
- Brain Lymphoma
- Spinal Cord Lymphoma
- CNS Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C83390: Primary central nervous system lymphoma
Does Dr. Donovan accept my insurance?
Dr. Donovan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Donovan accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Donovan in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Healthfirst New York
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Donovan's office located?
What is Dr. Donovan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Donovan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760742761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Donovan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Donovan
What is Dr. Laura Donovan's specialty?
Dr. Donovan is a Neurologist near New York, 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. Laura Donovan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Donovan is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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 Laura Donovan accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Laura Donovan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Donovan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Donovan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Donovan?
Please contact Dr. Donovan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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