FM
Dr. Francesco Michelassi, MD
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Michelassi, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Francesco Michelassi, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Michelassi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michelassi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michelassi’s office at (212) 305-6262.
What languages does Dr. Michelassi speak?
Dr. Michelassi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Michelassi treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Michelassi 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. Michelassi. 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:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic dystrophy
- FSHD
- Facio-Scapulo-Humeral MD
- Landouzy-Dejerine Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- DM', 'Steinert's Disease
- Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
- MD
- Muscle wasting disease
- Progressive muscle weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7102: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
- G7111: Myotonic muscular dystrophy
- G7109: Other specified muscular dystrophies
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- LEMS
- Autoimmune Neuromuscular Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7080: Lambert-Eaton syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle disease
- Muscle weakness
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G729: Myopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Michelassi perform as a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Michelassi 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. Michelassi's office.
Does Dr. Michelassi accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelassi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-6262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michelassi accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Michelassi 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Michelassi's office located?
Dr. Francesco Michelassi's Primary Practice
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-6262
What is Dr. Michelassi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michelassi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730685165.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michelassi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michelassi
What is Dr. Francesco Michelassi's specialty?
Dr. Michelassi is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near New York, NY. A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. Contact Dr. Michelassi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Francesco Michelassi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Michelassi is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, Englewood Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center, Sentara RMH Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?
Explore Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist with 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 Francesco Michelassi accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Francesco Michelassi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francesco Michelassi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Michelassi's office at (212) 305-6262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francesco Michelassi?
Please contact Dr. Michelassi's office at (212) 305-6262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist Near New York, NY
Accepting patientsDr. Divya Jayaraman, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY.
JH
Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. James Hiana, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Englewood, NJ with 2 additional practice locations.
Englewood, NJ
AG
Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Anisha Garg, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations.
New York, NY