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Who is Dr. Zitser, Neurologist in Hollis, NY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Zitser?
Dr. Gene Zitser, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Zitser empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Memory Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hollis, NY community, Dr. Zitser is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Zitser go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: N Shore University Hospital
What languages does Dr. Zitser speak?
Dr. Zitser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Zitser typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Zitser 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. Zitser. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Zitser typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gene Zitser 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. Zitser's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zitser accept my insurance?
Dr. Zitser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 465-3002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zitser accept in Hollis, NY?
Dr. Zitser in Hollis, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Zitser's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Zitser affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zitser has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zitser's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zitser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710924964.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zitser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zitser
What is Dr. Gene Zitser's specialty?
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.