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Who is Dr. Thakur, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Neelima Thakur, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Thakur graduated from Rangaraya Med College and completed her residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center Program. She is a member of the American academy of Neurology American Epilepsy society. Dr. Thakur is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakur’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakur’s office at (617) 636-2694.
Where did Dr. Thakur go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center (Epilepsy Clinical Neurophysiology)
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center Program
Medical School: Rangaraya Med College
Is Dr. Thakur board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Neelima Thakur, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2010
What languages does Dr. Thakur speak?
Dr. Thakur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Thakur treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Thakur 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. Thakur. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Which procedures does Dr. Thakur perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Neelima Thakur 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thakur's office.
Does Dr. Thakur accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-2694 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thakur accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Thakur in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thakur's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American academy of Neurology American Epilepsy society
Member
What is Dr. Thakur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336331727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakur
What is Dr. Neelima Thakur's specialty?
Dr. Thakur is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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. Thakur to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Neelima Thakur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakur is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford 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 Neelima Thakur accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Neelima Thakur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neelima Thakur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thakur's office at (617) 636-2694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neelima Thakur?
Please contact Dr. Thakur's office at (617) 636-2694 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Neelima Thakur have?
Dr. Neelima Thakur is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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