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.
WebsiteWhat 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
- Soft tissue mass
- Non-malignant tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D210: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Facial Neuropathy', 'Bell's Palsy
- Cranial Nerve VII Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G518: Other disorders of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
What procedures does Dr. Kandula perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kandula 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. 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:
- Auditory Evoked Potentials Test
- BAER test
- ABR test
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
- Auditory Brainstem Response
CPT Codes:
- 92653: Auditory evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Video EEG Monitoring (Long-Term)
- VEEG
- Continuous EEG with video
- Long-term seizure monitoring
- 24-hour EEG with video
CPT Codes:
- 95720: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, each increment of greater than 12 hours, up to 26 hours of EEG recording, interpretation and report after each 24-hour period; with video (VEEG)
Also known as:
- Anal or Urethral Sphincter Muscle Test (EMG)
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter Muscle Study
- Pelvic Floor EMG
CPT Codes:
- 51785: Needle electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, any technique
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.
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Where is Dr. Kandula's office located?
Weill Cornell Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
520 East 70th Street
Starr Pavilion, 607
New York, NY 10021
(917) 300-0553
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.
Contact Dr. Kandula to book an appointment today.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 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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