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Dr. Rivka Sachdev, MD

Dr. Rivka Sachdev, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sachdev, Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Rivka Sachdev, MD graduated from Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City. She completed her internal medicine internship at SUNY Downstate and her neurology residency training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She then completed a fellowship in Movement Disorders at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She remained at Mount Sinai Beth Israel as an attending in Movement Disorders and General Neurology for 9 years, during which time she developed expertise in botulinum toxin chemodenervation therapy for various neurological disorders. Conditions she treats using botulinum toxin include cervical and limb dystonia, blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia, hemifacial spasm and facial synkinesis, tremor disorders, hypersecretory disorders (including sialorrhea and hyperhidrosis), motor tic disorders, spasticity, and chronic migraine. She joined the neurology faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine in July of 2019 and sees patients at the Lower Manhattan Campus.???

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sachdev?

    Dr. Rivka Sachdev, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sachdev empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuromuscular Disorders, Parkinson's Disease/Movement Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Sachdev is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Beth Israel Med Center

    • Residency: Tufts Medical Center Boston

    • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Sachdev board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rivka Sachdev, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Sachdev speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Sachdev typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Sachdev 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. Sachdev. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sachdev typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Sachdev 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. Sachdev. 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    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:

    • Injection to Reduce Sweating (Other Areas)
    • Chemodenervation for Hyperhidrosis
    • Botox for Sweating
    • Eccrine Gland Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64653: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; other area(s) (eg, scalp, face, neck), per day

    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)

    Does Dr. Sachdev accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sachdev 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. Sachdev accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sachdev's office located?

    Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Institute

    156 William Street

    11th Floor

    New York, NY 10038

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

    Dr. Sachdev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366649246.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sachdev?

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

    What is Dr. Rivka Sachdev's specialty?

    Dr. Sachdev is a Neurologist near New York, 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. Rivka Sachdev affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sachdev is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Rivka Sachdev accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Rivka Sachdev is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rivka Sachdev offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Rivka Sachdev?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rivka Sachdev have?

    Dr. Rivka Sachdev is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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