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Dr. Padmaja Kandula, MD

Dr. Padmaja Kandula, MD

New York, NY

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kandula, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Padmaja Kandula, MD is the Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Weill Cornell Medicine. Additionally, she is also the Director of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at the Weill Cornell Medical College. She received her medical degree at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine in Ohio, followed by a residency in neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and two fellowships in Clinical Neurophysiology/Epilepsy and Intraoperative Surgical Monitoring, both at Weill Cornell Medical College. She is certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. Her major area of interest is epilepsy. Within epilepsy, subspecialty areas of interest include epilepsy surgery and presurgical workup, intensive care neurologic monitoring (ICU monitoring), neuro-oncology and epilepsy, and women's issues and epilepsy.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kandula?

    Dr. Padmaja Kandula, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kandula empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Kandula is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Kandula speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kandula treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kandula 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. Kandula. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Does Dr. Kandula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kandula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kandula accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kandula's office located?

    Epilepsy Center

    Epilepsy Center

    520 East 70th Street

    Starr Pavilion, 607

    New York, NY 10021

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Kandula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205056447.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kandula?

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

    What is Dr. Padmaja Kandula's specialty?

    Dr. Kandula is a Neurologist near New York, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Padmaja Kandula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kandula is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist 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 Padmaja Kandula accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Padmaja Kandula is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Padmaja Kandula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kandula's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Padmaja Kandula?

    Please contact Dr. Kandula's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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