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Who is Dr. Kanakeswaran, Neurologist in Ridgewood, NY?
Dr. Geetha Kanakeswaran, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Ridgewood, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kanakeswaran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kanakeswaran’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kanakeswaran’s office at (212) 844-6781.
What languages does Dr. Kanakeswaran speak?
Dr. Kanakeswaran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kanakeswaran treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kanakeswaran 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. Kanakeswaran. 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:
- Migraine with Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
- Skin Sensation Issues
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Altered Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
- R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Other Skin Sensation Problems
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Disturbed Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Kanakeswaran perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Geetha Kanakeswaran 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. Kanakeswaran's office.
Does Dr. Kanakeswaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Kanakeswaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 844-6781 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kanakeswaran accept in Ridgewood, NY?
Dr. Kanakeswaran in Ridgewood, 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)
Elderplan
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kanakeswaran's office located?
Dr. Geetha Kanakeswaran's Primary Practice
6655 Fresh Pond Rd
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(212) 844-6781
What is Dr. Kanakeswaran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kanakeswaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407242639.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kanakeswaran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kanakeswaran
What is Dr. Geetha Kanakeswaran's specialty?
Dr. Kanakeswaran is a Neurologist near Ridgewood, 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. Kanakeswaran to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Geetha Kanakeswaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kanakeswaran is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Geetha Kanakeswaran accepting new patients in Ridgewood, NY?
Yes, Dr. Geetha Kanakeswaran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geetha Kanakeswaran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kanakeswaran's office at (212) 844-6781 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geetha Kanakeswaran?
Please contact Dr. Kanakeswaran's office at (212) 844-6781 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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