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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 with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 Medicare 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Thakur typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized 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
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
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Thakur typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Thakur's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Neelima Thakur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakur is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center 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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