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Dr. Aya Haggiagi

Dr. Aya Haggiagi

Neurologist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Haggiagi, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Aya Haggiagi, MD is an assistant professor of neurology at CUIMC, in the Division of Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Haggiagi is board certified in Neurology and Neuro-Oncology. She graduated with highest honors from the University of Al-Fateh School of Medicine in Tripoli, Libya. She subsequently completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia, under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Shelanski, where her research focused on biochemical and genetic changes in neurofibrillary tangle predominant dementia. Dr. Haggiagi then pursued her medicine internship training at Westchester Medical Center, followed by neurology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. After residency, she completed a two-year fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Haggiagi was an attending physician and an investigator at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center prior to returning to NYP/CUIMC. She is the recipient of the Society for Neuro-Oncology 2017 Best Abstract Award. Her research interests include the development of clinical trials, precision medicine, and neurologic complications of immunotherapy.
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    What languages does Dr. Haggiagi speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Haggiagi typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Haggiagi 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. Haggiagi. 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:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor
    • Temporal Lobe Cancer
    • Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Condition
    • Brain Problem
    • Unspecified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Growth of Unknown Type in the Brain Meninges
    • Brain Disease
    • Indeterminate cerebral meninges mass
    • Brain lining tumor of unknown nature
    • Cerebral meningeal neoplasm of uncertain behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D420: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Does Dr. Haggiagi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Haggiagi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Haggiagi accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Haggiagi in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Haggiagi's office located?

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

    710 West 168th Street

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Haggiagi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366716300.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Haggiagi?

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

    What is Dr. Aya Haggiagi's specialty?

    Dr. Haggiagi is a Neurologist near New York, 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 Dr. Aya Haggiagi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Haggiagi is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Aya Haggiagi accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Aya Haggiagi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aya Haggiagi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Haggiagi's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aya Haggiagi?

    Please contact Dr. Haggiagi's office at (917) 300-0553 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Haggiagi's office located?

    Dr. Haggiagi's office is located in New York, NY.