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Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD

Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akman, Pediatric Neurologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Akman completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Child Neurology; Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Akman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akman’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akman’s office at (917) 300-0553.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Akman?

    Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Akman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Akman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Child Neurology; Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi,Ankara, Turkey

    What languages does Dr. Akman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Akman treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Akman 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. Akman. 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:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epileptic Spasms
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Petit mal seizures
    • Absence seizures
    • Absence seizure disorder
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
    • Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
    • Refractory Focal Epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized seizures
    • Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
    • Infantile spasms
    • West syndrome
    • Spasmodic seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Fever Seizures in Children
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits
    • Febrile seizures
    • Fever fits
    • Childhood fever seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions
    • R5600: Simple febrile convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Movement Disorder
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Tremors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
    • Tuberous Sclerosis
    • Tuberous sclerosis complex
    • TSC', 'Bourneville's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q851: Tuberous sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Does Dr. Akman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akman accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • MVP Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Akman's office located?

    Columbia Neurology

    Columbia Neurology

    180 Fort Washington Avenue

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Akman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487600953.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akman?

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

    What is Dr. Cigdem Akman's specialty?

    Dr. Akman is a Pediatric Neurologist near New York, NY. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Akman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cigdem Akman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akman is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?

    Explore Pediatric Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Cigdem Akman accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Cigdem Akman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cigdem Akman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akman's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cigdem Akman?

    Please contact Dr. Akman's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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