Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chai, Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
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 and 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, and 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Chai typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Chai typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chai 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. Chai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hippo Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chai's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chai's NPI number?A 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?
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.