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Who is Dr. Shanker, Neurologist in Commack, NY?
Dr. Shakira Shanker, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Commack, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shanker is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanker’s office at (631) 364-9119.
What languages does Dr. Shanker speak?
Dr. Shanker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Shanker typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shanker 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. Shanker. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Neck Muscle Ache
- Head Muscle Soreness
- Cervical Myalgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7912: Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shanker typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shanker 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. Shanker. 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:
- 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
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)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Does Dr. Shanker accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 364-9119 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanker accept in Commack, NY?
Dr. Shanker in Commack, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Other Health Care Provider
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shanker's office located?
Dr. Shakira Shanker's Primary Practice
6080 Jericho Tpke
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 364-9119
What is Dr. Shanker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144631987.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanker
What is Dr. Shakira Shanker's specialty?
Dr. Shanker is a Neurologist near Commack, 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. Shakira Shanker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanker is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, Ny, Stony Brook University Hospital 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 Shakira Shanker accepting new patients in Commack, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shakira Shanker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shakira Shanker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanker's office at (631) 364-9119 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shakira Shanker?
Please contact Dr. Shanker's office at (631) 364-9119 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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