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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Magun, Neurologist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Rakesh Magun is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Magun is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Magun’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Magun’s office at (716) 859-5600.
What languages does Dr. Magun speak?
Dr. Magun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Magun typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Magun 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. Magun. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
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
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Magun typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Magun 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. Magun. 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
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
- SPG Block
- Nasal Ganglion Block
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
- 64505: Injection, anesthetic agent; sphenopalatine ganglion
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
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. Magun accept my insurance?
Dr. Magun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 859-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Magun accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Magun in Buffalo, 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
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Magun's office located?
Kaleida Health - Gates Vascular Institute - Buffal
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 859-5600
What is Dr. Magun's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Magun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396298055.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Magun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Magun
What is Dr. Rakesh Magun's specialty?
Dr. Magun is a Neurologist near Buffalo, 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. Rakesh Magun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Magun is affiliated with Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Kenmore Mercy 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 Rakesh Magun accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rakesh Magun is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakesh Magun offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Magun's office at (716) 859-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rakesh Magun?
Please contact Dr. Magun's office at (716) 859-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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