Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwei, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Kimberly Kwei is a board-certified neurologist and has sub-specialty training in the field of movement disorders. She finished a fellowship in movement disorders at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, during which time she was the Edmond J. Safra Fellow in Movement Disorders. Before that, she completed a residency in neurology at the Mount Sinai Hospital, where she also earned her MD and PhD in neuroscience degrees as a graduate of their NIH-funded medical scientist training program. She pursued undergraduate studies at Amherst College, where she majored in chemistry and neuroscience.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Kwei speak?
Dr. Kwei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kwei treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kwei 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. Kwei. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Other Functional Implants
- Various Medical Devices
- Specialized Implants
- Functional Prosthetics
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9689: Presence of other specified functional implants
Also known as:
- Dry Mouth
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Xerostomia
- Lack of Saliva
- Saliva Production Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Does Dr. Kwei accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwei 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. Kwei accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kwei in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kwei's office located?
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Kwei's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477971661.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwei?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwei
What is Dr. Kimberly Kwei's specialty?
Dr. Kwei is a Neurologist near New York, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Kwei to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kimberly Kwei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwei 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
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Is Kimberly Kwei accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Kwei is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimberly Kwei offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwei's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Kwei?
Please contact Dr. Kwei's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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