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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chikwem, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Chikwem completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Lincoln University, followed by medical school at Penn State College of Medicine. He then underwent residency training in neurology at Albany Medical Center, where he served as chief resident in his final year. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship in behavioral neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center while simultaneously earning a master's degree in epidemiology. Dr. Chikwem specializes in treating patients with memory disorders, focusing on aging and dementia in his practice.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Chikwem speak?
Dr. Chikwem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chikwem treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chikwem 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. Chikwem. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Unexplained Cognitive Problems
- Mental Disorder
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Awareness issues
- Mental fog
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
- R419: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia
- Mild Dementia
- Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
- Moderate Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Moderate Dementia with Psychotic Symptoms
- Dementia with Psychotic Symptoms
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Psychotic Disorder
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Early stage dementia
- Mild memory loss
- FTD
- Frontal Lobe Dementia
- Behavioral Variant FTD
- Mid-stage dementia
- Moderate cognitive impairment
- Significant memory loss
- Advanced dementia
- Late-stage dementia
- Severe cognitive decline
- Moderate cognitive decline with psychosis
- Mid-stage dementia with hallucinations
- Moderate memory loss with delusions
- Cognitive decline with psychosis
- Memory loss with hallucinations
- Neurocognitive disorder with psychotic features
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F03A0: Unspecified dementia, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
- F03B0: Unspecified dementia, moderate, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F03C0: Unspecified dementia, severe, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F03B2: Unspecified dementia, moderate, with psychotic disturbance
- F0392: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with psychotic disturbance
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Does Dr. Chikwem accept my insurance?
Dr. Chikwem 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. Chikwem accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Chikwem in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Chikwem's office located?
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Chikwem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chikwem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457855769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chikwem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chikwem
What is Dr. Ndubisi Chikwem's specialty?
Dr. Chikwem 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. Chikwem to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ndubisi Chikwem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chikwem 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 Ndubisi Chikwem accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ndubisi Chikwem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ndubisi Chikwem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chikwem's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ndubisi Chikwem?
Please contact Dr. Chikwem's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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