Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chong, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Derek Chong, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Chong graduated from University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Western Ontario. Dr. Chong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chong’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chong’s office at (212) 434-3640.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chong?
Dr. Derek Chong, 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. Chong empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, Sleep Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Chong is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Columbia University | Neurological Institute of New York
Residency: University of Western Ontario | University of Western Ontario
Medical School: University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Chong board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Chong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Chong speak?
Dr. Chong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Chong typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chong 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. Chong. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0490: Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Chong typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chong 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. Chong. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Chong accept my insurance?
Dr. Chong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 434-3640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chong accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Chong in New York, 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 Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chong's office located?
What is Dr. Chong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669412011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chong
What is Dr. Derek Chong's specialty?
Dr. Chong is a Neurologist near New York, NY.
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. Derek Chong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chong is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital 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 Derek Chong accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Derek Chong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Chong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chong's office at (212) 434-3640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Chong?
Please contact Dr. Chong's office at (212) 434-3640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Chong have?
Dr. Derek Chong is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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