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Dr. Uzma Usman, MD
New Haven, CT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Usman, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Uzma Usman, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT. Dr. Usman graduated from Dow Medical College. Dr. Usman is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Usman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Usman’s office at (203) 785-2140.
Where did Dr. Usman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Dow Medical College
What languages does Dr. Usman speak?
Dr. Usman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Usman typically treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Usman 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. Usman. 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- MND
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1220: Motor neuron 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:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Usman typically perform?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Usman 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. Usman. 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:
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
- Plasma Pheresis
- Blood Plasma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Usman accept my insurance?
Dr. Usman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 785-2140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Usman accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Usman in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Usman's office located?
What is Dr. Usman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Usman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023371689.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Usman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Usman
What is Dr. Uzma Usman's specialty?
Dr. Usman is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near New Haven, CT.
What does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist do?
A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.
Is this Dr. Uzma Usman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Usman is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Greenwich Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Bridgeport Hospital, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Uzma Usman accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Uzma Usman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uzma Usman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Usman's office at (203) 785-2140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uzma Usman?
Please contact Dr. Usman's office at (203) 785-2140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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