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Dr. James Harb, MD

Amherst, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harb, Neurologist in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. James Harb, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY. Dr. Harb is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harb’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harb’s office at (716) 250-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Harb speak?

    Dr. Harb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Harb typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Harb 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. Harb. 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:

    • 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Harb typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Harb 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. Harb. 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:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • SPG Block
    • Nasal Ganglion Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64505: Injection, anesthetic agent; sphenopalatine ganglion

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Harb accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 250-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Harb accept in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Harb in Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independent Health Association

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Harb's office located?

    Dr. James Harb's Primary Practice

    3980 Sheridan Dr

    Amherst, NY 14226

    (716) 250-2000

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

    Dr. Harb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316435522.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harb?

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

    What is Dr. James Harb's specialty?

    Dr. Harb is a Neurologist near Amherst, 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. James Harb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harb is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Olean General 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 James Harb accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?

    Yes, Dr. James Harb is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Harb offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harb's office at (716) 250-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Harb?

    Please contact Dr. Harb's office at (716) 250-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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