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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Badu, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Helen Badu is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Badu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Badu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Badu’s office at (212) 523-6521.
What languages does Dr. Badu speak?
Dr. Badu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Badu typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Badu 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. Badu. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Badu typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Badu 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. Badu. 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:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Spinal Fluid Drainage
- Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
- CSF Drainage
- Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);
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)
Does Dr. Badu accept my insurance?
Dr. Badu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 523-6521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Badu accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Badu in New York, 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)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Badu's office located?
What is Dr. Badu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Badu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386098473.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Badu
What is Dr. Helen Badu's specialty?
Dr. Badu is a Neurologist near New York, 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. Helen Badu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Badu is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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 Helen Badu accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Helen Badu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Badu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Badu's office at (212) 523-6521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helen Badu?
Please contact Dr. Badu's office at (212) 523-6521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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