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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farooq, Neurologist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Osman Farooq is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Farooq graduated from Dow Medical College. Dr. Farooq is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farooq’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farooq’s office.
Where did Dr. Farooq go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Dow Medical College
What languages does Dr. Farooq speak?
Dr. Farooq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Farooq typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Farooq typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Osman Farooq 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
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Farooq accept my insurance?
Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Farooq in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farooq's office located?
What is Dr. Farooq's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700034196.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farooq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farooq
What is Dr. Osman Farooq's specialty?
Dr. Farooq is a Neurologist near Buffalo, 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. Osman Farooq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farooq is affiliated with Olean General Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Osman Farooq accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Osman Farooq is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Osman Farooq offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Osman Farooq?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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