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Dr. Ramaswami Sundar, MD

Brooklyn, NY

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sundar, Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Ramaswami Sundar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Sundar completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Neurology. Dr. Sundar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sundar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sundar’s office at (718) 240-5310.

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

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Neurology

    • Medical School: Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences

    Is Dr. Sundar board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ramaswami Sundar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Sundar speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Sundar treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Sundar 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. Sundar. 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:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    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:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Disease After-effects
    • Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
    • Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6990: Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease

    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

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Does Dr. Sundar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sundar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 240-5310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sundar accept in Brooklyn, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Amida Care

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Sundar's office located?

    Dr. Ramaswami Sundar's Primary Practice

    1545 Atlantic Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11213

    (718) 240-5310

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    Dr. Ramaswami Sundar's Practice 2

    611 E 103rd St

    Brooklyn, NY 11236

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    Dr. Ramaswami Sundar's Practice 3

    1 Brookdale Plz Rm 422

    Brooklyn, NY 11212

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

    Dr. Sundar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568404275.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sundar?

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

    What is Dr. Ramaswami Sundar's specialty?

    Dr. Sundar is a Neurologist near Brooklyn, NY.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Ramaswami Sundar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sundar is affiliated with One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale Hospital 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 Ramaswami Sundar accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ramaswami Sundar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ramaswami Sundar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sundar's office at (718) 240-5310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ramaswami Sundar?

    Please contact Dr. Sundar's office at (718) 240-5310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ramaswami Sundar have?

    Dr. Ramaswami Sundar is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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