Dr. Syeda Imama Naqvi, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

Imama A. Naqvi, MD, MS is an assistant professor of neurology at CUMC, in the Division of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease. Dr. Naqvi obtained her medical degree with honors from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed Neurology residency at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, followed by a fellowship in Vascular Neurology at the National Institutes of Health. She subsequently joined the faculty at Temple University, where she continued as an investigator in NIH-funded clinical trials, served as associate residency director, and directed the FASST stroke prevention clinic. Dr. Naqvi?s interests include post-acute stroke care and health care delivery models. Her research interests focus on transitions of care and secondary stroke prevention. ?

What languages does Dr. Naqvi speak?

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

English
Urdu

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

As a Neurologist, Dr. Naqvi 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. Naqvi. 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:

Ischemic Stroke
Brain Attack
Cerebral Infarction
Brain Ischemia
Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
Stroke due to clot

ICD-10 Codes:

I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery

Also known as:

Muscle Weakness
Muscle Disorder
Loss of strength
Fatigue
Muscle fatigue

ICD-10 Codes:

R531: Weakness

Also known as:

Nervous System Symptoms
Neurologic Disease
Neurological signs
Nerve problems
Brain and nerve symptoms

ICD-10 Codes:

R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

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:

Transient Ischemic Attack
Mini-Stroke
Warning Stroke

ICD-10 Codes:

G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

Also known as:

Dizziness
Dizziness and Vertigo
Lightheadedness
Giddiness
Vertigo

ICD-10 Codes:

R42: Dizziness and giddiness

Also known as:

Skin Numbness
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Loss of skin sensation
Cutaneous anesthesia
Numb skin

ICD-10 Codes:

R200: Anesthesia of skin

Does Dr. Naqvi accept my insurance?

Dr. Naqvi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Naqvi accept in New York, NY?

Dr. Naqvi 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
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Naqvi's office located?

CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

710 West 168th Street

New York, NY 10032

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What hospitals are Dr. Naqvi affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Naqvi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center,New York, NY

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

Dr. Naqvi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952651077.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Naqvi?

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

What is Dr. Syeda Imama Naqvi's specialty?

Dr. Naqvi 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 Dr. Syeda Imama Naqvi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Naqvi 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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