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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sandhu, Neurologist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Baljinder Sandhu, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Sandhu is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandhu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandhu’s office at (505) 563-6490.
Where did Dr. Sandhu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mahadevappa Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Sandhu board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Baljinder Sandhu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Sandhu speak?
Dr. Sandhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Sandhu treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sandhu perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Baljinder Sandhu 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sandhu's office.
Does Dr. Sandhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 563-6490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sandhu accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Sandhu in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sandhu's office located?
Dr. Baljinder Sandhu's Primary Practice
8120 Constitution Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 563-6490
What is Dr. Sandhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124167135.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandhu
What is Dr. Baljinder Sandhu's specialty?
Dr. Sandhu is a Neurologist near Albuquerque, NM.
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.
Contact Dr. Sandhu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Baljinder Sandhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sandhu is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Plains Regional Medical 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
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Is Baljinder Sandhu accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Baljinder Sandhu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Baljinder Sandhu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (505) 563-6490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Baljinder Sandhu?
Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (505) 563-6490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Baljinder Sandhu have?
Dr. Baljinder Sandhu is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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