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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schaefer, Neurologist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Sara Schaefer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Schaefer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schaefer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schaefer’s office at (203) 785-4085.
What languages does Dr. Schaefer speak?
Dr. Schaefer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schaefer treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer. 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:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G248: Other dystonia
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Schaefer perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer. 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Schaefer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schaefer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 785-4085 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schaefer accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Schaefer in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schaefer's office located?
Dr. Sara Schaefer's Primary Practice
800 Howard Ave Lowr
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 785-4085
What is Dr. Schaefer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639444862.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaefer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schaefer
What is Dr. Sara Schaefer's specialty?
Dr. Schaefer is a Neurologist near New Haven, CT.
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. Schaefer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sara Schaefer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, Bridgeport Hospital, Lawrence & Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
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Is Sara Schaefer accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Sara Schaefer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Schaefer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office at (203) 785-4085 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Schaefer?
Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office at (203) 785-4085 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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