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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rai, Vascular Neurologist in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Prashant Kumar Rai, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rai’s office at (409) 772-8031.
What languages does Dr. Rai speak?
Dr. Rai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Rai typically treat?
As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Rai 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. Rai. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
What procedures does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Rai typically perform?
As a Vascular Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Kumar Rai 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. Rai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rai accept my insurance?
Dr. Rai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-8031 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rai accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Rai in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rai's office located?
Dr. Prashant Kumar Rai's Primary Practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-8031
What is Dr. Rai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770993339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rai
What is Dr. Prashant Kumar Rai's specialty?
Dr. Rai is a Vascular Neurologist near Galveston, TX.
What does a Vascular Neurologist do?
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage.
Is this Dr. Prashant Kumar Rai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rai is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Duluth, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center 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 Vascular Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Prashant Kumar Rai accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Prashant Kumar Rai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashant Kumar Rai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rai's office at (409) 772-8031 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prashant Kumar Rai?
Please contact Dr. Rai's office at (409) 772-8031 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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