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Dr. Geetha Chari, MD

Brooklyn, NY

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

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

    Dr. Geetha Chari, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Chari graduated from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pediatrics; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Child Neurology. Dr. Chari is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chari’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chari’s office at (718) 270-2042.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chari?

    Dr. Geetha Chari, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chari empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn/NY community, Dr. Chari is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pediatrics; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Child Neurology | Ltm Med College and General Hospital | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: L T M Med Coll- Univ Of Bombay- Bombay- Maharashtra- India | Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College

    Is Dr. Chari board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Geetha Chari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Chari speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Chari treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Chari 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. Chari. 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:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
    • Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    • Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
    • Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Petit mal seizures
    • Absence seizures
    • Absence seizure disorder
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
    • Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
    • Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
    • Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized seizures
    • Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
    • Recurrent seizures
    • Drug-resistant LGS
    • Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
    • Hard-to-treat LGS
    • JME
    • Impulsive petit mal
    • Janus-Kaufmann syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Does Dr. Chari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-2042 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Chari 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Hearth Hospice

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Metro Plus

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chari's office located?

    Dr. Geetha Chari's Primary Practice

    450 Clarkson Ave Ste A

    Brooklyn, NY 11203

    (718) 270-2042

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

    Dr. Chari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912992538.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chari?

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

    What is Dr. Geetha Chari's specialty?

    Dr. Chari 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. Geetha Chari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Chari is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, SUNY Downstate Medical Center (University Hospital of Brooklyn). 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

    Explore Neurologist with 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 Geetha Chari accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Geetha Chari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Geetha Chari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chari's office at (718) 270-2042 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Geetha Chari?

    Please contact Dr. Chari's office at (718) 270-2042 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Geetha Chari have?

    Dr. Geetha Chari is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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