Dr. Charles Argoff, MD
Albany, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Argoff, Neurologist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Charles Argoff, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Argoff completed his residency at Suny. Dr. Argoff is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Argoff’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Argoff’s office at (518) 262-5226.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Argoff?
Dr. Charles Argoff, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Argoff empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Headache, Pain-Chronic, Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Neuropathic, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Albany, NY community, Dr. Argoff is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Argoff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny
What languages does Dr. Argoff speak?
Dr. Argoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Argoff typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Argoff 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. Argoff. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Argoff typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Argoff 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. Argoff. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Management
- Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
- Epidural Pump Refill
- Pain Pump Evaluation
- Drug Infusion Pump Management
CPT Codes:
- 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
Also known as:
- Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
- Intrathecal pump reprogramming
- Epidural pump adjustment
- Pain pump electronic analysis
- Implanted drug pump management
CPT Codes:
- 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Argoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Argoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Argoff accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Argoff in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Argoff's office located?
Dr. Charles Argoff's Primary Practice
47 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 262-5226
What is Dr. Argoff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Argoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073673125.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Argoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Argoff
What is Dr. Charles Argoff's specialty?
Dr. Argoff is a Neurologist near Albany, 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. Charles Argoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Argoff is affiliated with Albany 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 Charles Argoff accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Charles Argoff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Argoff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Argoff's office at (518) 262-5226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Argoff?
Please contact Dr. Argoff's office at (518) 262-5226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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