Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prasad, Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Prasad?
Dr. Sashank Prasad, 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. Prasad empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuro-Ophthalmology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Prasad is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Prasad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Prasad board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Sashank Prasad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Prasad speak?
Dr. Prasad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Prasad typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad. 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:
- Other Vision Problems
- Localized Blind Spot
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
- Localized Visual Field Loss
- Specific Blind Spot
- Patchy Vision Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
- H53453: Other localized visual field defect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Prasad typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sashank Prasad 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. Prasad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Prasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-7432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prasad accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Prasad in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Prasad's office located?
Dr. Sashank Prasad's Primary Practice
3737 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(617) 732-7432
What hospitals are Dr. Prasad affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Prasad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Prasad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881759025.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prasad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prasad
What is Dr. Sashank Prasad's specialty?
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.