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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Babu, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Suma Babu is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Babu is currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Babu is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Babu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Babu’s office at (617) 724-3914.
What languages does Dr. Babu speak?
Dr. Babu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Tamil
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Babu typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Babu 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. Babu. 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
- PLS
- Progressive Spastic Paraparesis
- Upper Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- G1223: Primary lateral sclerosis
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Babu typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Suma Babu 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. Babu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Babu accept my insurance?
Dr. Babu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 724-3914 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Babu accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Babu in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Babu's office located?
What is Dr. Babu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Babu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750525291.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Babu
What is Dr. Suma Babu's specialty?
Dr. Babu is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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. Suma Babu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Babu is affiliated with Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Emerson Health, The Miriam Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, South County Hospital Campus 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 Suma Babu accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Suma Babu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suma Babu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Babu's office at (617) 724-3914 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suma Babu?
Please contact Dr. Babu's office at (617) 724-3914 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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