EverydayHealthLogo
Verified Enhanced Provider
Dr. Alina Masters-Israilov

Dr. Alina Masters-Israilov

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Masters-Israilov, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Alina Masters-Israilov completed her undergraduate studies at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College in New York. She then attended medical school at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn where she also completed her intern year in internal medicine. She finished her neurology residency and served as chief resident at the Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She then joined the Montefiore Headache Center to pursue her headache and facial pain fellowship, before joining as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College. She is the associate director for the neurology clerkship and the director for the headache elective for WCM medical students. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and of the American Headache Society, where she was recently awarded the ?Frontiers in Headache Research? scholarship award for her research on the onabotulinumtoxinA wear-off phenomenon in chronic migraine.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Masters-Israilov?

    Dr. Alina Masters-Israilov is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Masters-Israilov empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, General Neurology, Headache, Migraine, Pain-Facial, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Masters-Israilov is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Masters-Israilov speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Masters-Israilov typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Masters-Israilov 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. Masters-Israilov. 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:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Masters-Israilov typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Masters-Israilov 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. Masters-Israilov. 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)

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Masters-Israilov accept my insurance?

    Dr. Masters-Israilov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Masters-Israilov accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Masters-Israilov 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

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Masters-Israilov's office located?

    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program

    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program

    156 William Street, 11th Floor

    New York, NY 10038

    Get Directions | View Website

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

    Dr. Masters-Israilov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912317116.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Masters-Israilov?

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

    What is Dr. Alina Masters-Israilov's specialty?

    Dr. Masters-Israilov 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 this Dr. Alina Masters-Israilov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Masters-Israilov is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alina Masters-Israilov accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Alina Masters-Israilov is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alina Masters-Israilov offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Masters-Israilov's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alina Masters-Israilov?

    Please contact Dr. Masters-Israilov's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Neurologist Near New York, NY

    Verified Enhanced Provider
    Dr. Susan Broner, MD

    Sponsored

    Neurologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program
    156 William Street
    New York, NY 10038
    Verified Enhanced Provider
    Dr. Arathi Nandyala

    Sponsored

    Neurologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program
    Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program
    156 William Street
    New York, NY 10038
    (917) 300-0553
    Verified Enhanced Provider
    Dr. Rivka Sachdev, MD

    Sponsored

    Neurologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Institute
    156 William Street
    New York, NY 10038
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists