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Who is Dr. Eckert, Neurologist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Svetlana Eckert, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Eckert is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eckert’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eckert’s office at (716) 323-0556.
What languages does Dr. Eckert speak?
Dr. Eckert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Eckert typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Eckert 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. Eckert. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
- Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
- RRMS
- Relapsing MS
- SPMS
- Secondary MS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
- G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
- G35C0: Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified
- G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Eckert typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Svetlana Eckert may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Eckert accept my insurance?
Dr. Eckert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 323-0556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eckert accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Eckert 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
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Eckert's office located?
What is Dr. Eckert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eckert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477998060.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eckert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eckert
What is Dr. Svetlana Eckert's specialty?
Dr. Eckert 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. Svetlana Eckert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eckert is affiliated with Olean General Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Meadville Medical Center, Samaritan Medical Center 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Svetlana Eckert accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Svetlana Eckert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Svetlana Eckert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office at (716) 323-0556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Svetlana Eckert?
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office at (716) 323-0556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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