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Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Galifianakis, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Galifianakis graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Dr. Galifianakis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galifianakis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galifianakis’s office at (415) 353-2311.

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

    • Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Galifianakis board certified as a Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Galifianakis speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Galifianakis 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. Galifianakis. 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
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G248: Other dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Facial Twitch
    • Involuntary Right Facial Contractions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Galifianakis 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. Galifianakis. 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:

    • 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Does Dr. Galifianakis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Galifianakis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Galifianakis accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Galifianakis in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Galifianakis' office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis' Primary Practice

    2330 Post St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 353-2311

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    Mcb300

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Ucsf Medical Center

    8 Koret Way

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Galifianakis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609045467.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galifianakis?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis's specialty?

    Dr. Galifianakis is a Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.

    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. Nicholas Galifianakis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Galifianakis is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Nicholas Galifianakis accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Galifianakis's office at (415) 353-2311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Galifianakis?

    Please contact Dr. Galifianakis's office at (415) 353-2311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis have?

    Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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