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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hurlong, Physiatrist in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Shernaz Hurlong, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Hurlong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hurlong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hurlong’s office at (315) 464-4243.
Is Dr. Hurlong board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Shernaz Hurlong, DO is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Hurlong speak?
Dr. Hurlong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hurlong typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hurlong 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. Hurlong. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hurlong typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hurlong 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. Hurlong. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Hurlong accept my insurance?
Dr. Hurlong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-4243 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hurlong accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Hurlong in Syracuse, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hurlong's office located?
What is Dr. Hurlong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hurlong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386688679.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hurlong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hurlong
What is Dr. Shernaz Hurlong's specialty?
Dr. Hurlong is a Physiatrist near Syracuse, NY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Shernaz Hurlong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hurlong is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, Ny which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Shernaz Hurlong accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shernaz Hurlong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shernaz Hurlong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hurlong's office at (315) 464-4243 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shernaz Hurlong?
Please contact Dr. Hurlong's office at (315) 464-4243 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shernaz Hurlong have?
Dr. Shernaz Hurlong is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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