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Dr. Ebenezer Essuman, MD

Uniondale, NY

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Essuman, Neurologist in Uniondale, NY?

    Dr. Ebenezer Essuman, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Uniondale, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Essuman graduated from University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Ophthalmology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Neurology; Jamaica Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Essuman is fluent in English and Twi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Essuman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Essuman’s office at (516) 485-2277.

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

    • Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Ophthalmology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Neurology; Jamaica Hosp, Internal Medicine | Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry | University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry

    Is Dr. Essuman board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ebenezer Essuman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Essuman speak?

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

    • English

    • Twi

    What conditions does Dr. Essuman treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Essuman 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. Essuman. 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:

    • Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
    • Epilepsy
    • Partial Seizure Disorder with Status Epilepticus
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Continuous Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40001: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Tension Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache
    • Stress Headache
    • Muscle Contraction Headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified
    • G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable

    Also known as:

    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Dementia
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Brain Artery Blockage (Front Part)
    • Brain Artery Blockage (Back Part)
    • Brain Disease
    • Anterior cerebral artery stroke
    • ACA syndrome
    • Frontal lobe stroke
    • Posterior cerebral artery stroke
    • PCA syndrome
    • Occipital lobe stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G461: Anterior cerebral artery syndrome
    • G462: Posterior cerebral artery syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R296: Repeated falls

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
    • Walking Problems
    • Ataxia
    • Clumsy Walking
    • Impaired Balance While Walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R260: Ataxic gait

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Emergency
    • Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • Acute Hypertensive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I161: Hypertensive emergency

    Also known as:

    • Brain Stem Stroke Syndrome
    • Brain Disease
    • Brainstem Infarction
    • Vertebrobasilar Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G463: Brain stem stroke syndrome

    Does Dr. Essuman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Essuman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 485-2277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Essuman accept in Uniondale, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centers Plan for Healthy Living

    • Deutsche Bank

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Metro Plus

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Essuman's office located?

    Dr. Ebenezer Essuman's Primary Practice

    451 Uniondale Ave

    Uniondale, NY 11553

    (516) 485-2277

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    Dr. Ebenezer Essuman's Practice 2

    327 Beach 19th St

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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

    Dr. Essuman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497741060.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Essuman?

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

    What is Dr. Ebenezer Essuman's specialty?

    Dr. Essuman is a Neurologist near Uniondale, 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. Ebenezer Essuman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Essuman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Johns Episcopal Hospital. 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

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    Is Ebenezer Essuman accepting new patients in Uniondale, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ebenezer Essuman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ebenezer Essuman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Essuman's office at (516) 485-2277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ebenezer Essuman?

    Please contact Dr. Essuman's office at (516) 485-2277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ebenezer Essuman have?

    Dr. Ebenezer Essuman is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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