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Who is Dr. Elder, Epilepsy Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Christopher Elder is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Elder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elder’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elder’s office at (646) 426-3876.
What languages does Dr. Elder speak?
Dr. Elder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Elder treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Elder 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. Elder. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Intractable Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Partial Seizures
- Refractory Status Epilepticus
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
- Drug-resistant epilepsy
- Refractory epilepsy
- Hard-to-treat epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40001: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40011: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40804: Other epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Elder perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Elder 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. Elder's office.
Does Dr. Elder accept my insurance?
Dr. Elder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 426-3876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elder accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Elder in New York, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elder's office located?
What is Dr. Elder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033553979.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elder
What is Dr. Christopher Elder's specialty?
Dr. Elder is a Epilepsy Specialist near New York, NY. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Elder to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Elder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elder is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Epilepsy Specialist?
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Is Christopher Elder accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Elder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Elder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elder's office at (646) 426-3876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Elder?
Please contact Dr. Elder's office at (646) 426-3876 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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