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Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman, MD

Neurocritical Care Specialist, Neurologist

Claymont, DE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shikhman, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Claymont, DE?

    Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Claymont, DE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shikhman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shikhman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shikhman’s office at (305) 243-2742.

    What languages does Dr. Shikhman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Shikhman typically treat?

    As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Shikhman 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. Shikhman. 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
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I636: Cerebral infarction due to cerebral venous thrombosis, nonpyogenic
    • I6330: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified cerebral artery

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Shikhman typically perform?

    As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shikhman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shikhman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shikhman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-2742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shikhman accept in Claymont, DE?

    Dr. Shikhman in Claymont, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shikhman's office located?

    Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman's Primary Practice

    2093 Philadelphia Pike Ste 5060

    Claymont, DE 19703

    (305) 243-2742

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    Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman's Practice 2

    801 Middleford Rd

    Seaford, DE 19973

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

    Dr. Shikhman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578988390.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shikhman?

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

    What is Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman's specialty?

    Dr. Shikhman is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Claymont, DE.

    What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?

    Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.

    Is Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shikhman is affiliated with Regional Hospital Of Scranton, The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, The Hospitals Of Providence - Sierra Campus, Caromont Regional Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Detar Hospital Navarro 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist. 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 Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman accepting new patients in Claymont, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shikhman's office at (305) 243-2742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aleksandr Shikhman?

    Please contact Dr. Shikhman's office at (305) 243-2742 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shikhman's office located?

    Dr. Shikhman's offices are located in Claymont, DE and Seaford, DE.