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Dr. Jennifer Shum, MD

Dr. Jennifer Shum, MD

Flushing, NY

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shum, Neurologist in Flushing, NY?

    Jennifer Shum, MD is a board-certified neurologist and epileptologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Shum specializes in epilepsy and other neurologic conditions such as headaches, dementia, cognitive impairment, and neuromuscular disease. She obtained her medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at Stanford Hospital. She went on to complete her epilepsy fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center. She is an accomplished clinician researcher and has received several awards including the Whitaker Foundation Research Fellowship in Biomedical Engineering and the American Epilepsy Society Research Fellowship for Clinicians. She has published in scientific and medical journals, including Neurology, Seizure, the Journal for Neuroscience, and Nature. She is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society.

    What languages does Dr. Shum speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shum treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shum 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. Shum. 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:

    • Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
    • Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
    • Refractory Focal Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls
    • Accidental Falls
    • Unintentional Falls
    • Falling Accidents

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R296: Repeated falls
    • W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    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:

    • Coma
    • Unconscious state
    • Deep unconsciousness
    • Persistent vegetative state

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4020: Unspecified coma

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Does Dr. Shum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shum 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. Shum accept in Flushing, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shum's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Shum also offers virtual visits

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Bayside Multispecialty

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Bayside Multispecialty

    44-02 Francis Lewis Boulevard

    Suite A

    Flushing, NY 11358

    (917) 300-0553

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Shum?

    Dr. Shum has appointments available at her Flushing, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Shum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124361886.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shum?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Shum's specialty?

    Dr. Shum is a Neurologist near Flushing, 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. Jennifer Shum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shum 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 Jennifer Shum accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Shum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Shum offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shum, or call (917) 300-0553 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Shum?

    Yes, Dr. Shum offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Shum, or call (917) 300-0553 for more information.

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