Who is Dr. Safarov, Neurologist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Safarov?
Dr. Alexander Safarov, 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. Safarov empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Poughkeepsie, NY community, Dr. Safarov is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Safarov go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: N Shore University Hospital | North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Program
Medical School: First Tashkent State Medical Institute | First Tashkent State Medical Institute
Is Dr. Safarov board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Safarov, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Safarov speak?
Dr. Safarov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Safarov typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Safarov 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. Safarov. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
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:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Safarov typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Safarov 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. Safarov's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Safarov accept my insurance?
Dr. Safarov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 452-9750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safarov accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Safarov in Poughkeepsie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Health Care
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Safarov's office located?
Dr. Alexander Safarov's Primary Practice
21 Reade Pl Ste 1100
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-9750
What hospitals are Dr. Safarov affiliated with?
Dr. Safarov has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Safarov's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safarov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912902636.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safarov?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safarov
What is Dr. Alexander Safarov'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.