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Dr. Nisali Gunawardane, MD

Dr. Nisali Gunawardane, MD

Sleepy Hollow, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gunawardane, Neurologist in Sleepy Hollow, NY?

    Dr. Nisali Gunawardane, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sleepy Hollow, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gunawardane graduated from Jacobs School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Gunawardane is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gunawardane’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gunawardane’s office.

    Where did Dr. Gunawardane go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine | Mount Sinai School of Medicine

    • Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

    • Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gunawardane speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gunawardane treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gunawardane 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. Gunawardane. 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
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, 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

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Specified Condition
    • Past medical conditions
    • Previous health issues
    • History of other diagnoses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Does Dr. Gunawardane accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gunawardane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gunawardane accept in Sleepy Hollow, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit Administrative Systems LLC

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gunawardane's office located?

    Dr. Nisali Gunawardane's Primary Practice

    755 N Broadway Ste 430

    Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

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    Dr. Nisali Gunawardane's Practice 2

    100 E 77th St

    New York, NY 10075

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    Dr. Nisali Gunawardane's Practice 3

    480 Bedford Rd

    Chappaqua, NY 10514

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

    Dr. Gunawardane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992106686.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gunawardane?

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

    What is Dr. Nisali Gunawardane's specialty?

    Dr. Gunawardane is a Neurologist near Sleepy Hollow, 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. Nisali Gunawardane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gunawardane is affiliated with Phelps Hospital, Northern Westchester 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 Nisali Gunawardane accepting new patients in Sleepy Hollow, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Nisali Gunawardane is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nisali Gunawardane offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gunawardane's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nisali Gunawardane?

    Please contact Dr. Gunawardane's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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