Dr. Kenneth Ashkin, MD
Charlotte, NC
32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ashkin, Neurologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Kenneth Ashkin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Ashkin graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Neurology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ashkin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashkin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashkin’s office.
Where did Dr. Ashkin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Neurology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine | Ny and Presby Hp Columbia Campus | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Ashkin board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Ashkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ashkin speak?
Dr. Ashkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Ashkin typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ashkin 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. Ashkin. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Trouble with Attention and Focus
- Mental Disorder
- Concentration issues
- Difficulty focusing
- Attention deficit
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41840: Attention and concentration deficit
Also known as:
- Narcolepsy
- Narcolepsy with Cataplexy
- Sleep Disorder
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Sudden sleep attacks
- Type 2 narcolepsy
- Sudden Sleep Attacks with Muscle Weakness
- Daytime Sleepiness with Cataplexy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy
- G47411: Narcolepsy with cataplexy
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ashkin typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Ashkin 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. Ashkin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ashkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashkin 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. Ashkin accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Ashkin in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ashkin's office located?
What is Dr. Ashkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ashkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306896592.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashkin
What is Dr. Kenneth Ashkin's specialty?
Dr. Ashkin is a Neurologist near Charlotte, NC.
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. Kenneth Ashkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ashkin is affiliated with Caromont Regional 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 Kenneth Ashkin accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Ashkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Ashkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ashkin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Ashkin?
Please contact Dr. Ashkin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Ashkin have?
Dr. Kenneth Ashkin is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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