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Dr. Sami Abdul-Malak, MD

Syracuse, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abdul-Malak, Neurologist in Syracuse, NY?

    Dr. Sami Abdul-Malak, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Abdul-Malak is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdul-Malak’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdul-Malak’s office at (315) 701-2550.

    What languages does Dr. Abdul-Malak speak?

    Dr. Abdul-Malak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Abdul-Malak typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Abdul-Malak 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. Abdul-Malak. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    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:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Abdul-Malak typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Abdul-Malak 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. Abdul-Malak. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Does Dr. Abdul-Malak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abdul-Malak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 701-2550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abdul-Malak accept in Syracuse, NY?

    Dr. Abdul-Malak in Syracuse, NY 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Abdul-Malak's office located?

    Dr. Sami Abdul-Malak's Primary Practice

    736 Irving Ave

    Syracuse, NY 13210

    (315) 701-2550

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

    Dr. Abdul-Malak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891835658.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdul-Malak?

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

    What is Dr. Sami Abdul-Malak's specialty?

    Dr. Abdul-Malak is a Neurologist near Syracuse, 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. Sami Abdul-Malak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abdul-Malak is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, Samaritan Medical Center, Cayuga Medical Center, St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, Ny 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

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    Is Sami Abdul-Malak accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sami Abdul-Malak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sami Abdul-Malak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abdul-Malak's office at (315) 701-2550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sami Abdul-Malak?

    Please contact Dr. Abdul-Malak's office at (315) 701-2550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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