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Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard, MD

Neurologist

East Orange, NJ

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nygaard, Neurologist in East Orange, NJ?

    Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in East Orange, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Nygaard graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Neurology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nygaard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nygaard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nygaard’s office at (973) 676-1000.

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

    • Residency: Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Neurology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UMDNJ

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | Northeast Ohio Medical University

    Is Dr. Nygaard board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Nygaard speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Nygaard typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Nygaard 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. Nygaard. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Nygaard typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nygaard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nygaard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nygaard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 676-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nygaard accept in East Orange, NJ?

    Dr. Nygaard in East Orange, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nygaard's office located?

    New Jersey Health Care System Neurology

    385 Tremont Ave

    East Orange, NJ 07018

    (973) 676-1000

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

    Dr. Nygaard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417961830.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nygaard?

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

    What is Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard's specialty?

    Dr. Nygaard is a Neurologist near East Orange, NJ.

    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. Torbjoern Nygaard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Nygaard is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: East Orange Va Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore 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 Torbjoern Nygaard accepting new patients in East Orange, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nygaard's office at (973) 676-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Torbjoern Nygaard?

    Please contact Dr. Nygaard's office at (973) 676-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard have?

    Dr. Torbjoern Nygaard is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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