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Dr. Lixin Zhang, MD

Amherst, NY

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhang, Neurologist in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Lixin Zhang, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Zhang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhang’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhang’s office at (716) 250-2000.

    Where did Dr. Zhang go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Changwei/Weifang Medical College, Weifang, Shandong, China

    Is Dr. Zhang board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lixin Zhang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Zhang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Zhang 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. Zhang. 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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Neck Muscle Ache
    • Head Muscle Soreness
    • Cervical Myalgia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7912: Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Zhang 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. Zhang. 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:

    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Computerized Balance Test
    • Nystagmus Eye Movement Test
    • Balance Tests
    • Rotational Vestibular Test
    • Sinusoidal Rotational Test
    • Vertigo Balance Test
    • Dynamic posturography
    • CDP-SOT test
    • Sensory organization test
    • Advanced balance assessment
    • Eye Movement Recording
    • Gaze Nystagmus Test
    • Fixation Nystagmus Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92546: Sinusoidal vertical axis rotational testing
    • 92548: Computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT), 6 conditions (ie, eyes open, eyes closed, visual sway, platform sway, eyes closed platform sway, platform and visual sway), including interpretation and report;
    • 92541: Spontaneous nystagmus test, including gaze and fixation nystagmus, with recording

    Also known as:

    • Basic Balance Test
    • Balance Tests
    • Vestibular Evaluation
    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Nystagmus Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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:

    • 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. Zhang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zhang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 250-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zhang accept in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Zhang in Amherst, 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

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Zhang's office located?

    Dr. Lixin Zhang's Primary Practice

    3980 Sheridan Dr

    Amherst, NY 14226

    (716) 250-2000

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

    Dr. Zhang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154482859.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhang?

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

    What is Dr. Lixin Zhang's specialty?

    Dr. Zhang is a Neurologist near Amherst, 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. Lixin Zhang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zhang is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Olean General Hospital, Warren General Hospital, Upstate University 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

    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 Lixin Zhang accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lixin Zhang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lixin Zhang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zhang's office at (716) 250-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lixin Zhang?

    Please contact Dr. Zhang's office at (716) 250-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lixin Zhang have?

    Dr. Lixin Zhang is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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