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Dr. David Chuang, MD

Dr. David Chuang, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chuang, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. David Chuang is a board certified Neurologist specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, completed his internship in Internal Medicine, residency in Neurology and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Chuang is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is board sub certified in Epilepsy.Dr. Chuang is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Assistant Attending Neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell. He is affiliated with both NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital.

    What languages does Dr. Chuang speak?

    Dr. Chuang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Chuang typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Chuang 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. Chuang. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Cranial Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cranial Neuropathy
    • Nerve Damage in Head
    • Brain Nerve Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G529: Cranial nerve disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Chuang typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Chuang 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. Chuang. 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:

    • Auditory Evoked Potentials Test
    • BAER test
    • ABR test
    • Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
    • Auditory Brainstem Response

    CPT Codes:

    • 92653: Auditory evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Video EEG Monitoring (Long-Term)
    • VEEG
    • Continuous EEG with video
    • Long-term seizure monitoring
    • 24-hour EEG with video

    CPT Codes:

    • 95720: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, each increment of greater than 12 hours, up to 26 hours of EEG recording, interpretation and report after each 24-hour period; with video (VEEG)

    Also known as:

    • Video EEG (VEEG)
    • Continuous Video Electroencephalogram
    • Long-Term EEG Monitoring with Video
    • Seizure Monitoring with Video

    CPT Codes:

    • 95718: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation and report, 2-12 hours of EEG recording; with video (VEEG)

    Also known as:

    • Anal or Urethral Sphincter Muscle Test (EMG)
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter Muscle Study
    • Pelvic Floor EMG

    CPT Codes:

    • 51785: Needle electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, any technique

    Does Dr. Chuang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chuang 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. Chuang accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chuang 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)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chuang's office located?

    Epilepsy Center

    520 East 70th Street

    Starr Pavilion, 607

    New York, NY 10021

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    What is Dr. Chuang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chuang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669769881.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chuang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chuang

    What is Dr. David Chuang's specialty?

    Dr. Chuang 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. David Chuang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chuang is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Chuang accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. David Chuang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Chuang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chuang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Chuang?

    Please contact Dr. Chuang's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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