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Who is Dr. Risco, Neurologist in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Jorge Risco, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Risco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Risco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Risco’s office at (585) 275-2530.
What languages does Dr. Risco speak?
Dr. Risco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Risco typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Risco 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. Risco. 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.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Risco typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jorge Risco 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. Risco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Risco accept my insurance?
Dr. Risco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 275-2530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Risco accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Risco in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Medicare
MVP Health Care
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Where is Dr. Risco's office located?
What is Dr. Risco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Risco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487997672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Risco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Risco
What is Dr. Jorge Risco's specialty?
Dr. Risco is a Neurologist near Rochester, 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. Jorge Risco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Risco is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Strong Memorial Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Highland Hospital - Highland Family Medicine. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jorge Risco accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Risco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Risco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Risco's office at (585) 275-2530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Risco?
Please contact Dr. Risco's office at (585) 275-2530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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