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Dr. Michael Chiou, MD

Schenectady, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chiou, Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Michael Chiou, MD is a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chiou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chiou’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chiou’s office at (518) 382-4500.

    What languages does Dr. Chiou speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chiou treat?

    As a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists, Dr. Chiou 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. Chiou. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side

    Also known as:

    • Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • Concussion
    • PCS
    • Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
    • Lingering concussion symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0781: Postconcussional syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Chiou perform?

    As a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists, Dr. Chiou 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. Chiou. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Chiou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chiou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 382-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chiou accept in Schenectady, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow New York

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chiou's office located?

    Dr. Michael Chiou's Primary Practice

    1270 Belmont Ave

    Schenectady, NY 12308

    (518) 382-4500

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    Dr. Michael Chiou's Practice 2

    7101 Old York Rd

    Philadelphia, PA 19126

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    Dr. Michael Chiou's Practice 3

    6212 Walnut St

    Philadelphia, PA 19139

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

    Dr. Chiou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578097606.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chiou?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Chiou's specialty?

    Dr. Chiou is a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists near Schenectady, NY. A physiatrist specializing in Brain Injury Medicine focuses on preventing brain injuries and providing evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injuries. This specialist addresses various injury-related disorders that impact psychosocial, educational, and vocational functioning, as well as injuries to the central nervous system. Contact Dr. Chiou to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Chiou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chiou is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, NY 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 Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists?

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    Is Michael Chiou accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Chiou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Chiou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chiou's office at (518) 382-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Chiou?

    Please contact Dr. Chiou's office at (518) 382-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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