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Dr. Edward Chai, MD

Dr. Edward Chai, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Edward Chai, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Chai graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Psychiatry; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chai’s office at (718) 250-8439.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chai?

    Dr. Edward Chai, 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. Chai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, Sleep Disorders, Stroke, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn/NY community, Dr. Chai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Psychiatry; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine | A Einstein College M Yeshiva University

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Chai board certified in Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Chai speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chai treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Chai 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. Chai. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Dementia Due to Other Condition
    • Dementia
    • Vascular Dementia
    • Secondary dementia
    • Dementia from other medical causes
    • Cognitive decline from underlying disease
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Multi-infarct dementia
    • Cognitive decline from vascular issues
    • Dementia due to blood vessel problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43001: Migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Depression
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Does Dr. Chai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 250-8439 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst

    • HIPPO

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chai's office located?

    Dr. Edward Chai's Primary Practice

    121 DeKalb Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11201

    (718) 250-8439

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    Dr. Edward Chai's Practice 2

    5916 174th St Lowr

    Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

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

    Dr. Chai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568449213.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chai?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Chai's specialty?

    Dr. Chai 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. Edward Chai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chai is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    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 Edward Chai accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Chai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Chai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chai's office at (718) 250-8439 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Chai?

    Please contact Dr. Chai's office at (718) 250-8439 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Chai have?

    Dr. Edward Chai is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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